Regulatory Affairs Manager

Salary : Competitive, with additional performance-related incentives

Job Type : Full-time, Permanent

Industry : Automotive / Electric Vehicles

An exciting leadership opportunity is now available with an innovative international manufacturer at the forefront of electric motorcycle technology. This senior-level role offers the chance to influence the future of mobility and take ownership of global compliance, safety and homologation strategies across a rapidly growing product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the homologation and safety team to ensure all vehicles meet global certification standards and regulations (EU, US, APAC and beyond)
• Manage vehicle and component certification processes, working with internal teams and external approval bodies
• Track regulatory developments worldwide and ensure ongoing compliance for all market regions
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering and product teams during development and redesigns to assess certification impact
• Define safety and homologation requirements and contribute to validation planning across the vehicle lifecycle
• Own regulatory deliverables for launch, including COC card management and vehicle recall strategy
• Represent the company in global regulatory discussions and industry working groups
• Lead efforts in EMI / EMC, cybersecurity, crash and impact validation to support vehicle approval
• Contribute to shaping company methodology around homologation and safety testing

Candidate Requirements :

• Degree qualified in Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Strong leadership capability with hands-on experience of homologation and regulatory compliance for EVs
• In-depth knowledge of global vehicle certification processes and legislation (UNECE, ISO 26262, AECQ etc.)
• Proven success in delivering approvals for EV products, ideally including motorcycles or two-wheelers
• Able to manage complex, fast-paced projects and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) essential

Preferred Experience :

• Background in functional safety, vehicle validation or compliance for electric motorcycles
• Understanding of automotive cybersecurity frameworks (ISO / SAE 21434)
• Experience using PLM or version control systems
• Knowledge of embedded safety within hardware systems

Why Apply?

• Play a key leadership role in a high-growth business revolutionising sustainable transport
• Work alongside world-class engineers and visionaries in a collaborative and purpose-driven team
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Modern facilities in an international hub for innovation

This is a rare opportunity to shape the safety strategy of an emerging leader in electric vehicles while contributing to a more sustainable future.