Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist

The Opportunity - Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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What does this role involve day to day?

·       You will be responsible for leading several regulatory affairs workstreams on an ongoing basis, periodically representing the company within Trade Associations.

·       You will disseminate and Implement regulatory changes: During regulatory development, and after publication, ensure that all teams are fully briefed and lead the development of associated procedures and their implementation.

·       JCB are working on a number of new technologies. In some cases, regulations lag development. The role requires liaison with key company and governmental stakeholders to ensure timely, and compliant resolution.

·       Assess the regulatory aspects of market opportunities. Disseminate requirements through briefings, presentations and process development.

This will be suited to you if

·       You are educated to degree level in an appropriate area (engineering, science, legal or environmental). Have a sound understanding of key engineering principles (i.e. showing an attention to detail, and being data driven).

·       Have experience within either an engineering, regulatory affairs, or legal fields. Previous powertrain experience is advantageous, but not essential.

·       You have superb communication skills. You will need to work with, and influence at multiple levels within the company, and external organisations. Complex situations will need to be communicated in a manner accessible to all.

·       You have a strong attention to detail is required in order to drive consistent and robust regulatory compliance.

·       You have experience in leading disparate work-streams, delivering to conclusion, in a pragmatic and methodical manner whilst meeting tight timelines.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our resourcing team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.