[2025] UKI - LOA - Technical Hair Colour Testing Consultant

L'oreal Usa; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global beauty company is seeking a Technical Expert for their Professional Products Division in London. In this role, you will ensure product excellence through testing, training, and collaboration with international teams. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in education and technical consulting, with a flair for detail and effective communication. Competitive benefits include discounts on brands and private health insurance.

Benefits

Up to 60% off iconic brands

Private medical and dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Technical Consultant/Education Executive is essential.
• Curiosity and exceptional attention to detail are key attributes.
• Deep understanding of salon practices and Health & Safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Systematically test formulas for the UKI market.
• Collaborate with international teams and local stakeholders.
• Deliver pre-launch training sessions to the education community.

Skills

Advanced presentation skills

Strong Microsoft Office proficiency

Fact-based solution-oriented communication

Job description

We’re not just building brands; we’re shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading—this might be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

Overview

A Day in the Life

As a Technical Expert in our Professional Products Division, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards for the UKI market. Reporting to the Technical Testing Department, you’ll collaborate with international teams, hairdressers, and education communities to deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Testing & Analysis: Systematically test formulas to identify key properties and adapt protocols to reflect real-world salon practices.
• Collaboration: Work with international testing teams, DMI, and local stakeholders to align on objectives and claims.
• Upskilling & Education: Deliver pre-launch training sessions to the education community and participate in focus groups with hairdressers.
• Reporting: Build clear, data-driven reports on testing outcomes and provide actionable recommendations for successful product launches.
• Innovation: Organise and participate in workshops, focus groups, and mentoring programs to continuously improve processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

You’re a natural collaborator with a passion for the professional hairdressing industry. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail. Here’s what makes you a great fit:

• Experience: Strong experience as a Technical Consultant/Education Executive.
• Skills: Advanced presentation skills, strong Microsoft Office proficiency (PowerPoint & Excel), and the ability to create fact-based, solution-oriented communication.
• Attributes: Curiosity, patience, and exceptional attention to detail. You’re a problem-solver who works well both independently and in a team.
• Knowledge: A deep understanding of salon practices, Health & Safety best practices, and competitor brands.

Benefits

What’s In It For You

• A place to grow: Real responsibility from day one, with opportunities to develop your skills and career.
• Inclusive culture: A diverse environment where everyone is celebrated and can thrive.
• Perks: Up to 60% off our iconic brands, private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and more.
• Learning: Access to top-notch training programs, leadership talks, and development opportunities.

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For over a century, we’ve been devoted to creating beauty that moves the world. In the Professional Products Division, we’re the partner of choice for the professional hair industry, inspiring stylists and creating desirability with brands like L’Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Redken, and Matrix.

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s the beauty of L’Oréal.

Ready to shape the future of professional beauty? Apply now!

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