Vacancy Number: req5120
Location: Cowick
Location Address:
Cowick Hall, Snaith
Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA
United Kingdom
Closing Date: 27/07/2025
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Business Engagement Lead for Quality and Regulatory to join our Global IT Team to partner with our Global and Regional functions, build strategic business engagement, truly understand the aims, objectives and desired outcomes, and translate these objectives into technology and digital solutions working closely with the IT delivery teams.
You will be responsible for identifying the business needs, ensuring that the solution addresses the business needs and is accepted by the business teams. You will be able to influence your peers in the relevant function for business process related changes and will have strong stakeholder management skills with ability to efficiently communicate at peer and senior levels.
Who We’re Looking For
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
- Degree qualified preferably in a Regulatory and/or Quality related field or a Computer Sciences degree
- Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end business processes and data flows supporting these processes
- In-depth product data process knowledge coupled with a good understanding of technology solutions supporting Regulatory and/or Quality processes
- Significant experience in transformation projects and programmes – experience with PIM or DAM systems would be desirable
- Good understanding of project management methodologies and practices
- Comprehensive understanding of Regulatory and/or Quality regulations
- Essential skills in include teamwork, planning (1-3 yr horizon) and excellent communication skills
- Good stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are required
What You’ll Be Doing
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
- As a key member of the Global IT Applications Team partner with the Global and Regional Quality and Regulatory to understand their needs
- Identify business improvements by translating the business requirements into technology and digital solutions
- Working closely with the functional delivery teams (internal and external) design viable technology solutions
- Recommend business process changes working collaboratively with the Quality and Regulatory
- Support the delivery of the technology solutions by solving design and/or business process problems
- Building strategic business engagement, advocate for business transformation and drive change
- Assist the business through their change journey by supporting different aspects of the delivery process incl. training, data collection and cleansing
- Collaborating with the business stakeholders and technology teams
What We Offer
Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Free lunch in on-site restaurant
- Access to share plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing scheme
- Generous parental leave
- Retail platform benefits
- Free car parking on Croda sites
- Flexible working arrangements
Additional Information
This is a hybrid position based at our UK Head Office in Cowick.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email
[email protected].
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
