Job Description:

We are looking for a REACh Compliance Lead to join our Helicopter division at Leonardo UK. In this role, you will help shape our cross-geographical Integrated Project Team (IPT) and drive compliance initiatives.

Your impact

As the REACh Compliance Lead, you will drive the UK Geography REACh Integrated Product Team (IPT). Your core focus will be maintaining seamless communication and information flow to the Leonardo Helicopter REACh Manager to guarantee full alignment with current regulatory requirements.

You will advocate against the use of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) subject to authorization, minimizing other SVHCs in new designs, maintaining digital storage of Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals, and verify compliance with REACH regulations.

What you’ll do as REACh Compliance Lead:

·       Manage UK REACH registrations and submissions with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

·       Monitor relevant regulatory updates, identify potential business impacts and escalate concerns to the HDE Manager.

·       Ensure LHUK has chemical substance inventories and compliance records.

·       Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, importers, and regulatory authorities.

·       Prepare regulatory documentation, notifications, and dossiers.

·       Support product stewardship, safety data sheets (SDS), and hazard communication activities.

·       Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments.

·       Provide regulatory guidance to Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and commercial teams by facilitating a monthly IPT.

·       Lead responses to regulatory inspections or customer compliance requests.

What you’ll bring:

·       Degree level qualification in a technical discipline or equivalent.

·       HSE qualification @Level6 (NEBOSH/ISEP)

·       Experience within the aerospace or chemical industry

·       Experience with regulatory submissions and chemical data management.

·       Knowledge of:

UK REACH

EU REACH

Environmental Management

·       Project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

For awareness of internal candidates this is a level 7 role.  

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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