Regulatory Affairs Manager

Regulatory Affairs Manager

CEPE – European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink, and Artist’s Colours Industry

Brussels, Belgium

About the Association

Originally founded in 1951, CEPE, the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artist’s Colours Industry is an exclusive leading trade association representing the interests of coatings’ manufacturers in Europe. CEPE’s mission as the voice of the sector to the European Union is to act as intermediary between the European institutions and its members, both companies and national associations.

As Regulatory Affairs Manager, you will be initiating the improvement of the framework conditions for a more competitive and sustainable future.

About the Role

The Manager will be working in a small team reporting directly to the Managing Director and Regulatory Affairs Director. His/her tasks will consist in (not exclusively):

• Providing a helpdesk for members enquiries;
• Developing the position of the coatings and inks sector on several issues including REACH, CLP, safety information (datasheets and labelling), transport. This includes the drafting of position papers, technical notes, updates, presentations, responding to public consultations;
• Managing several technical working groups (printing inks, vehicle refinishing….). This task includes drawing up agenda, preparing the technical aspects of the meeting, drafting the minutes, follow-up on decisions;
• Acting as point of contact and liaison for company members and national associations;
• Representing CEPE in external meetings and Fora e.g. European Commission, World Coatings Council;
• Strengthening and maintaining relevant contacts with representatives of the European Institutions and stakeholders (CEFIC, DUCC…).

About the Required Experience

• Scientific background (a must) in chemistry or natural sciences;
• At least 8 years work experience;
• Previous experience dealing with safety, health and environmental issues preferably within an industry or association that is related to chemical mixtures like paint or printing ink or similar;
• Experience in a painting or inks company or a Trade association (a plus);
• Fluent in English;
• Diplomatic;
• Stress resistant;
• Willing to travel.

About the offer

• An open company culture where you have the independence and room to deliver an impact;
• Substantial opportunity to develop personally/professionally within an experienced team;
• Full-time contract and a benefits package;
• Hybrid work arrangement (two days office presence).

How to apply

CEPE is committed to diversity and inclusion, which is why we encourage all applicants no matter their age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, sex and gender identity, religion, or political affiliation to apply for vacancies.

Interested candidates are asked to submit their applications to the Managing Director, Christel Davidson at c.davidson@cepe.org putting ‘Application – CEPE Regulatory Affairs Manager’ in the subject line.

Applications should consist of a Cover Letter and a recent Curriculum Vitae and will be processed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Your application will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Start date: ASAP