Are you an experienced Regulatory and Compliance Officer with experience driving the development of compliant products, with the ability to foster strong relationships with suppliers and customers within the Cosmetics industry? If so, this role is for you!
We are partnered with an extraordinary Cosmetics Contract Manufacturer who are currently going through a huge growth phase! This role is based just outside of Portsmouth in their luxury offices, working on a hybrid basis with 2 days a week on site. This position is also being hired for on a permanent basis, with full time hours being classed as 35 hours a week, a real employer of work life balance!
The successful candidate will also ensure compliance with formulation and packaging regulations while monitoring and enforcing adherence to industry standards! This is a really varied role covering Regulatory Tracking, Artwork Sign Off, Audits, Documentation Maintenance, Guidance, Compliance Assurance and Query Resolution!
Responsibilities:
*Monitoring new and updated formulation and ingredient legislation across global markets.
*Assist customers in developing claim substantiation matrix for labeling and marketing documentation.
*Keep abreast of UK and global policy developments related to packaging and environmental claims.
*Stay current with evolving laws that affect raw materials and packaging substances.
*Ensure all packaging materials, designs, and labeling adhere to legal requirements.
*Oversee the approval process for all customer artworks.
*Provide regulatory expertise to R&D, marketing, supply chain teams and customers to integrate compliance into sustainable formulation and packaging design, material selection and innovation processes.
*Maintain audit-ready documentation, prepare compliance reports for management and regulatory authorities, and oversee declarations of conformity.
*Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies during audits.
*Ensure that global compliance for goods release is effectively communicated and that testing is coordinated with technical and quality teams.
*Effectively manage multiple projects to ensure timely delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
Experience and qualifications:
*Experience working in a Cosmetic Regulatory & Compliance role.
*Strong understanding of global formulation compliance (e.g., UK, EU, FDA & ASEAN).
*Strong understanding of current environmental and packaging legislation (e.g., EPR, PPWR, REACH, GHS).
*Computer literate with knowledge of windows software packages including Excel and Word.
*Experience working with Worldover or similar systems is preferred.
*Strong relationship building & interpersonal skills.
*NPD process knowledge & commercial awareness.
*Effective communication & cross-functional collaboration.
*Attention to detail & accuracy.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.