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Your new role, what's involved?
The role of a Product Stewardship Consultant combines technical scientific skills with project management and client facing responsibilities in a non-laboratory environment.
Team members work on a range of projects in a number of different fields including industrial chemicals, cosmetics, supply chain and safety assessments. Activities performed by a Graduate Product Stewardship Consultant will include:
- Interpreting and inputting study reports into chemical registration dossiers for submission to regulatory authorities
- Supporting reviews of chemical analytical and spectral reports to confirm substance identity
- Providing input to project reports for clients
- Contributing to regulatory risk assessment using specialist software
- Virtual and in-person meetings with clients to give project updates and discuss project details
Current (2021/2022) Graduates are working on the following projects:
- New REACH registrations of chemical substances
- Preparing safety data sheets for substances and mixtures
- Supporting reviews of cosmetic product labels for compliance
- Contributing to supply chain analysis
We'd love to hear from you if you have
- You’ll be graduating in 2023 or you may have recently graduated with at least a 2:2 in a chemistry or related field, i.e. toxicology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, or an environmental science;
- You'll be looking to start work in September 2023 or April 2024
- You’ll ideally have less than 1.5 years relevant experience
- You’ll be passionate with the curiosity and creativity to solve problems
- You’ll want to stretch and inspire us, speaking up about any new ideas you have
- You’ll want to throw yourself in from day one and put your studies into practice
- You’ll have excellent communication skills
- You’ll enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues
- You’ll have confidence to work under pressure with the ability to prioritise and plan effectively
- Good understanding of chemistry and including analytical techniques
- Excellent communication skills, via email, phone and in person
- Organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and plan effectively
- Good numeracy skills
- Detail oriented approach to problem solving and data interpretation
- Competence in standard software packages, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Please note behavioural assessment results at WSP are valid for a period of 12 months, if you have completed an assessment within this timeframe and been unsuccessful we will not be able to consider your application.
Early applications are recommended, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.
What's in it for you?
WSP’s Product Stewardship Team works with a diverse range of clients across chemical and chemical related industries. We support clients in project development for novel chemicals and technologies, alongside managing the regulatory compliance of their established chemical portfolios.
WSP encourages clients to be at the forefront for new approach methodologies to chemical safety which means that the team is always learning new skills to provide our clients with the most relevant support.
We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. Professional accreditation is an important milestone to reach. After years of study in your field and hard work on the job, you’ll want the recognition that you are at the top of your game. Our two-year graduate development programme will support you to achieve your goals.
The programme is a blended learning experience and includes cohort events, core behavioural training modules, professional registration mentoring and on-the-job experience. The structured training programme includes but is not limited to training in:
- Project Management
- Team specific technical skills
- Client and Customer Care
- Collaborative working with your clients and team
- Commercial Concepts
- Developing your Personal Brand
- Career Development…and lots more!
We also offer our Professional Growth Network (PGN) which is a networking group run by early career professionals for early career professionals. It helps to grow your network of contacts across the UK business as well as providing you with opportunities for extra experience to support you in achieving chartered status or other professional accreditations.
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers. At work we celebrate integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people come together and do great things.
Our VIBE (LGBT + employee), Women in Leadership, CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity), WSP Connect (visible and non-visible disabilities) and our Gender Balance Group help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. Belonging@WSP.
Apply now and be the future of WSP
How long does the process take?
You'll receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application within 48 hours of submission. We work hard to match you to the most suitable roles in our business based on your preferences. The recruitment process can vary depending on the role and team you are matched to.
Most applications complete initial behavioural screening assessments and are progressed to an assessment centre if we have a role and location match within 2 months. We will aim to keep you informed throughout the time that your application is being considered however, due to the volume of applications received, we are not able to respond to individual requests for status updates.
Apply now and be the future of WSP!
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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