Key Skills

Job Description

WORMS Safety is a leader in quality management, dedicated to helping customers meet compliance requirements, manage risk and support sustainable growth. We provide inspection, testing, auditing, certification, technical assistance and training services, with a commitment to operational excellence. About the opportunity Worms Safety is seeking experienced external regulatory compliance consultants to support our hardlines activities across Europe, with a particular focus on Germany and the Netherlands. We are building a network of independent specialists across different European markets and hardlines product categories. As a consultant, you will provide local regulatory expertise, join key customer meetings and support our internal teams through regulatory monitoring and occasional reviews of product compliance work. This opportunity is suited to established professionals looking for flexible, assignment-based collaboration, bringing practical, market-specific advice to international commercial and technical teams. Your responsibilities Participate in selected customer meetings alongside our commercial and technical teams, providing credible, practical regulatory guidance. Explain applicable product compliance requirements and help address customers’ regulatory questions. Monitor relevant European and national regulatory developments and communicate their implications to internal teams. Conduct occasional reviews of product compliance work to assess alignment with applicable requirements and defined standards. Identify potential compliance gaps and recommend appropriate follow-up actions. Provide market-specific insights, including national requirements relevant to your area of expertise. Agree on the scope, deliverables and timing of each assignment with internal stakeholders. Your profile Proven professional experience in product regulatory compliance within one or more hardlines product categories. Strong knowledge of the European regulatory landscape, ideally with specific expertise in Germany and/or the Netherlands. Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for customers and internal teams. Experience discussing compliance matters directly with customers and participating in technical or regulatory meetings. Ability to independently review compliance work, identify issues and communicate recommendations clearly. Availability for occasional assignments, customer meetings and ongoing regulatory monitoring. Ability to work effectively with international commercial and technical teams. Established relationships with relevant regulatory authorities or industry networks would be an advantage. Collaboration framework This is an independent consultancy opportunity, rather than a permanent employment position. Assignments will be agreed based on your market knowledge, product expertise, availability and business needs, with the scope, deliverables and timelines defined for each engagement. We welcome applications from specialists covering one or more European markets and hardlines product categories, particularly those with expertise in Germany or the Netherlands.

Core Responsibilities

Provide practical regulatory guidance to customers and internal teams, participate in customer meetings, and monitor relevant European and national regulatory developments. Review product compliance work, identify potential gaps, recommend follow-up actions, and share market-specific insights.

Requirements

Candidates need proven product regulatory compliance experience in one or more hardlines categories and strong knowledge of European regulations, ideally in Germany or the Netherlands. They must be able to explain requirements clearly, review compliance work independently, engage directly with customers, and collaborate with international teams.