Technical & Compliance Manager, beauty
- Up to £65,000 DOE
- London / Hybrid
We’re working with a growing, design-led consumer brand within the beauty and personal care space, who are looking for an experienced Technical & Compliance Manager to take ownership of compliance across their beauty ranges.
This is a pivotal role working closely with Sales, NPD and a global supplier base, ensuring products meet all UK and EU regulatory requirements and are fully compliant from concept through to shipment. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, detail-driven, and proactive in a fast-paced product environment.
Key Responsibilities in this role:
- Own and manage the compliance function across the business
- Review all artwork to ensure compliant safety text for all relevant territories
- Maintain and manage the compliance critical path across multiple projects
- Ensure all testing, certification and technical files are complete prior to shipment
- Provide guidance and advice on UK and EU cosmetic regulations
- Review and approve technical documentation from factories
- Maintain accurate, well-organised technical and compliance records
- Upload documentation to relevant regulatory and customer portals (including UK & EU cosmetic notification systems)
- Work proactively with retail partners and licensors, supplying technical documentation as required
- Ensure ongoing compliance for reorders, reflecting regulatory updates
- Monitor factory compliance with REACH and chemical import regulations
- Stay up to date with regulatory changes and implement plans to meet new deadlines
- Resolve compliance issues efficiently and communicate risks clearly to key stakeholders
- Manage factory compliance records, ethical audits, and corrective action plans
Experience & Skills required:
- Qualification in Cosmetics, Formulation or a related scientific discipline ideal
- Proven experience in cosmetics, bath & body or skincare compliance
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK and EU cosmetic regulations
- Experience with export market registration
- Understanding of product development and manufacturing processes
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and test schedules simultaneously
- Strong communication skills with a collaborative, personable approach
- Confident working cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers and external partners
- Numerate and proficient with Microsoft Office
- Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership
- Experience working with licensed products or hardlines is advantageous
This role is perfect for someone who:
Thrives in a detail-led, fast-paced product environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex compliance processes from start to finish. You’ll be naturally organised, proactive, and confident navigating UK and EU cosmetic regulations, with a genuine interest in product development and manufacturing!
Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
