Two employees for EU and global tasks in the Chemicals Regulation Office

Would you like to help strengthen chemical regulation in the EU and globally? Are you process-oriented and detail-minded? Then read on.

We are seeking two employees for the Chemicals Regulation Office in the Danish Environment Agency: One generalist and one generalist/jurist.

What is common for both positions is that you will work with cross-cutting EU tasks and global conventions, and become part of an engaged team with collaboration at the core.

Tasks in the Chemicals Regulation Office

In the Chemicals Regulation Office we are around 30 colleagues, including 1 office head and 3 functional leaders.

The Chemicals Regulation Office works to ensure that our health and environment are protected against adverse effects of chemicals. Our tasks are broad and include, among other things, tasks related to the assessment and regulation of chemical substances, primarily in accordance with the EU's two main general chemical regulations (REACH and CLP).

In addition, the office's tasks also involve a strong consumer-oriented effort, including various regulations (e.g. cosmetics, toys, cleaning products, electronics), as well as mapping and risk assessments of chemicals in consumer products. Finally, the office handles a number of global tasks in the chemical area, including Rotterdam Convention and the Montreal Protocol.

About the position – what will you primarily be working on?

As an employee in both positions you will contribute broadly to the work with chemicals, including chemical regulation at both EU and global levels. The tasks require close coordination across the office, the Environment Agency and the Ministry of Environment and Food’s department. You should be prepared for travel activities of both shorter and longer duration.

Your final workload can be tailored to qualifications and interests.

Generalist

In this position you will, among other things, work with

• Handling committee tasks, including the REACH Committee, with cross-cutting collaboration, obtaining mandates, cost implications and negotiations.
• Global conventions and agreements, for example the Montreal Protocol and the Global Framework of Chemicals, with a focus on EU preparation and global negotiations.

Generalist/jurist

In this position your tasks may include, among other things

• Global conventions and agreements, for example the Rotterdam Convention, with a focus on EU preparation and global negotiations.
• Support for handling tasks under the REACH Committee.
• Legal understanding and administration of relevant EU legislation and the legal aspects of global conventions and agreements.

Our expectations of you

You have a relevant academic education and knowledge of the office's subject areas.

We would like you to have some of the following competencies

• High professional level. You have experience with legislation and can understand complex professional issues.
• Good political understanding. You are familiar with decision-making processes and negotiations – ideally both in the EU and globally.
• Ability to communicate effectively. You can communicate in writing and orally – in Danish and English.
• Process-oriented and versatile. You have a knack for political processes and can apply the competencies across tasks.
• Strong collaboration skills. You are a team player who can involve, engage and ensure close cooperation in case handling.
• Flexible. You operate flexibly and reliably in a daily life that can sometimes be fast-paced with tight deadlines.

We offer you

With us you will have the opportunity to make a concrete difference for the environment in an organization where both professionalism and well-being are in focus. You will become part of a professional team that values collaboration, development and job satisfaction. In addition, we prioritize social activities that strengthen unity and community in the workplace.

About Safe Chemistry in the Environment Agency

Safe Chemistry is one of the Environment Agency’s central professional areas, where regulation of pesticides, biocides and chemicals as well as control of the area is carried out. The primary task of the area is to regulate and monitor the field to ensure that Danes and the environment are not exposed to harmful substances from, for example, consumer products, pesticides and industry.

We are currently about 125 professionally strong employees working in Odense and Slagelse. The way of working is characterized by collaboration and trust, with a focus on delivering high-quality results. Safe Chemistry is organized into four offices: one office that assesses and approves pesticides, an office that regulates chemicals, an office that controls the area, and an office that works with pesticide regulation.

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and a number of academic organizations for academics in the state (the Academic Collective Agreement), as an expert or consultant depending on your qualifications.

The employer is the Ministry of Environment and Food with its associated institutions.

The place of work will be the Environment Agency, Lerchesgade 35, 5000 Odense C.

The Environment Agency is a commuter-friendly workplace with flexible hours and the possibility of teleworking.

Both positions are full-time.

Expected start date 1 January 2027 or by agreement.

Further information

If you want to know more, you are very welcome to contact the Office Head Sandi Muncrief at mobile +45 21 24 03 94.

How to apply for the position

You apply for the position online by sending a motivated application, CV, certificates, etc. no later than 1 November 2026 .

We will conduct interviews on 6 and 9 November 2026.