Formulation Technologist

No7 Beauty Company; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Contract: Fixed Term/Secondment - up to 12 Months

Recruitment Partner: Katrina Wuk

As a Formulation Technologist at the No7 Beauty Company, you will be responsible for the delivery of formulation activities to support the Brand 3-year plans. You will partner with a diverse team of internal stakeholders and collaborate with 3rd parties to ensure that the plan delivers against the consumer, category and brand requirements.

You will work in a team of technical experts to deliver the new formulation solutions for a specific Category/Brand within agreed time, cost and QSR standards.

Who we are

No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we’re innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.

About the role

1. You will use your scientific and technical formulation expertise in the relevant category area to develop formulations from concept to manufacturing scale-up, delivering right first time, on time.
2. Use scientific knowledge to optimise specification, challenge thinking and ensure the most robust product design is in place.
3. You will work with a cross functional team to define the project activity plan, and will be responsible for ensuring that the formulation work plan is delivered.
4. Accountable for quality and accuracy of data, and for the delivery of all technical documentation.
5. Conduct all necessary due diligence checks and be accountable for identifying and effectively managing formulation technical risks.
6. You will travel locally and internationally to support factory manufacture and scale up.

What you’ll need to have

1. You will have industry experience in formulation, preferably within the skincare category, although other relevant experience will also be considered.
2. You will have a scientific degree or relevant qualification, ideally within Chemistry or Formulation Science.
3. You will have an excellent knowledge of raw materials, formulation technologies and technical IP requirements.
4. You will have a good understanding of the value chain and manufacturing processes.
5. You will have excellent project management skills and work collaboratively with a cross functional team.

Our benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - go to no7company.jobs/working-here to find out more.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an Access NI Check.

We are a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.