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• Up to £55,000 DOE
• Surrey, office based

We are seeking an experienced Product Technologist to join a dynamic and fast-growing company with a strong global presence in the fragrance, homewares and gifting sectors. This role is crucial in ensuring that the company meets all global compliance standards, undertakes relevant testing, secures the necessary certifications, and ensure a robust and ethical supplier base to support their international operations.The successful candidate will bring expertise in regulatory compliance ideally within the cosmetics and fragrance industry, have a strong understanding of global market registrations, and the ability to manage high volumes in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving business where you will play a pivotal role shaping processed, and leading and driving the compliance area for this successful business.Responsibilities in this Product Technologist include:

• Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements across key markets, including the UK, EU, US, and emerging markets.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of all technical data, audits, and certifications.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring the company’s compliance with global market requirements.
• Organise and manage all technical data, ensuring that tests and documentation are complete and compliant before product shipment.
• Review and approve all artwork to ensure it includes compliant safety text for the target markets.
• Oversee the compliance aspect of the project timeline, ensuring products are delivered on time and meet the required technical specifications.
• Identify and resolve compliance-related issues swiftly, ensuring key stakeholders are informed of any potential risks.
• Work closely with colleagues across departments, including working with safety assessors to obtain timely and detailed information, and ensuring that all teams are aligned and informed about compliance status.
• Take a proactive approach in developing and implementing compliance processes, with the autonomy to shape the compliance function as the company continues to grow.

Key Requirements:

• Good regulatory compliance experience, ideally within the cosmetics, fragrance, homewares or gifting industries.
• Familiarity with MSDS/SDS processes is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of regulatory systems and notification portals for the UK, EU, and US markets.
• Strong Excel skills, with experience managing compliance databases and tracking metrics.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing data and documentation.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• A self-starter who can work independently, take initiative, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the compliance function.
• UK driving licence + access to a vehicle due to office location
• A team player with a collaborative approach, ready to support, mentor, and develop junior team members as the compliance department grows.

Diversity & Inclusion: Our client values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities. They are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive culture of belonging across the company.