Cosmetics Treatments Compliance Officer

Kent County Council; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is looking for a part-time Cosmetic Treatments Compliance Officer to lead the enforcement of cosmetic treatment regulations and ensure responsible service provision. The role involves working independently, conducting compliance visits, and collaborating with various agencies to promote best practices. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of compliance environments.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance or regulatory work is desirable.
• Strong understanding of age-restricted products.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead enforcement of cosmetic treatment regulations.
• Conduct compliance visits and respond to complaints.
• Develop social media presence to educate the public.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of compliance or regulatory environments

Experience working independently

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Cosmetics Treatments Compliance Officer

Cosmetic Treatments Compliance Officer (Part-Time, 4 Days per Week)

Location: Kent County Council, Trading Standards

Contract: Part-time (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week)

Salary: KSD Grade (pro rata)

Funding: Public Health Grant

Are you ready to make a difference in an emerging and fast-changing market? Kent County Council Trading Standards is seeking a proactive and committed individual to join us as a Cosmetic Treatments Compliance Officer. This is a brand‑new, part‑time post funded by Public Health, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of cosmetic procedure regulation in Kent.

About the Role

You will lead on enforcing the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021 and other relevant legislation, focusing on the growing market for cosmetic treatments such as botox, fillers, and other novel procedures. Working closely with partner agencies—including Public Health, local councils, and professional bodies—you’ll help ensure responsible service provision, protect young people, and promote best practice across the county.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and map the local cosmetic treatments market, providing guidance to practitioners.
• Conduct compliance visits and act on intelligence or complaints.
• Deliver advice to businesses and support test purchasing operations.
• Develop a social media presence to engage and educate the public.
• Serve as a single point of contact for partner agencies and contribute to joint operations.
• Record and report activity, supporting an intelligence‑led approach.

About You

You’ll have experience working independently, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of compliance or regulatory environments. You’ll be comfortable using IT systems and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge of age‑restricted products or Trading Standards work is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of a new area of Trading Standards work.
• Collaborate with a range of agencies and professionals.
• Help shape safer, more responsible cosmetic treatment provision in Kent.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer‑facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact Details

For more information and an informal chat contact Amy Mealham on 03000 412020 or email [e-mail]

About the Company

Work that works for you and us – let’s talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply soon as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.