PSRA Specialist - #192703

Date: Jun 25, 2026

Location: Gateshead, GB

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

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PSRA Specialist – Business Support
Felling, UK

£competitive salary plus benefits

Please note – we welcome applications from people with relevant experience and transferable skills, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If this role sparks your interest, we’d love to hear from you.

At AkzoNobel, we’ve been pioneering colour, protection and performance for more than 200 years. Our teams develop innovative coatings and solutions that help customers around the world achieve better performance, sustainability and efficiency.
We’re committed to building diverse, inclusive teams that reflect the customers and communities we serve.

About the Role Regulatory compliance is essential to bringing innovative products to market and maintaining the trust of customers, suppliers and regulatory authorities worldwide. As a PSRA Specialist – Business Support, you’ll play an important role in helping ensure our products and raw materials meet the complex and evolving regulatory requirements that govern the coatings industry.

Working as part of the Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) team, you’ll support multiple business areas by providing regulatory guidance, responding to customer enquiries and helping the business navigate regulatory challenges. You'll work closely with colleagues across R&D, commercial, supply chain and technical teams, translating regulatory requirements into practical business actions.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a scientific background who enjoys problem-solving, analysing data and working with a wide range of stakeholders. Whether supporting product registrations, reviewing compliance requirements or helping customers understand regulatory obligations, your work will contribute directly to the success and integrity of our business.

If you're interested in science, regulations and making a tangible impact across a global organisation, this is a great opportunity to build your career within a specialist and highly valued function.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:

• Provide regulatory support and guidance to internal stakeholders across the business
• Respond to customer enquiries accurately and efficiently, ensuring a high standard of service
• Produce regulatory compliance statements and supporting documentation for customers
• Review products, raw materials and formulation changes to support regulatory compliance
• Support product registrations and annual regulatory reporting activities across relevant markets
• Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements and legislative developments affecting the coatings industry
• Help assess the impact of regulatory changes and communicate implications to the wider business
• Assist with the tracking and compliance management of raw material and product imports, including REACH-related activities
• Work closely with technical, commercial and supply chain teams to address compliance requirements and business needs
• Analyse and validate regulatory data from a variety of sources to support decision-making
• Identify potential compliance risks and escalate issues where appropriate
• Support communication with regulatory authorities, customers and suppliers as required
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the PSRA team

What We’re Looking For You don’t have to tick every box — we value curiosity, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific discipline
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with complex information and data
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage priorities and work effectively to deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships across teams
• Confidence interpreting information and making informed recommendations
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• A proactive mindset with a desire to understand customer and business needs
• Up to three years of relevant or transferable experience is desirable
• Experience within a manufacturing, chemical or industrial environment is advantageous
• Knowledge of European chemical regulations, such as REACH and/or Food Contact regulations, or product stewardship principles would be beneficial
• Experience with SAP or similar business systems is desirable

What Makes This Role a Great Opportunity • Gain exposure to a broad range of regulatory topics across multiple business areas

• Develop specialist knowledge in product safety, regulatory affairs and chemical compliance
• Work closely with technical experts, commercial teams and regulatory specialists across the organisation
• Play a key role in ensuring products meet legal and customer requirements across international markets
• Contribute to the successful launch and ongoing compliance of innovative coating technologies
• Build expertise in regulatory data analysis, compliance assessment and risk management
• Join a collaborative team that values learning, development and continuous improvement
• Grow your career within a global organisation committed to sustainability, innovation and responsible business practices

Why AkzoNobel? We offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Pension, life assurance and income protection
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
• A culture centred on inclusion, development and work–life balance
• Access to global learning and career progression opportunities

At AkzoNobel, we believe diverse teams make stronger decisions, drive innovation and create better outcomes. If you’re passionate about science, compliance and helping businesses navigate complex regulatory environments, we encourage you to apply — even if you’re not sure you meet every requirement.
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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 54500