Home-Based Personal Care Technical Lead

Key Appointments; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals distributor is seeking a Technical Development Manager to lead technical development projects in the Personal Care sector. The successful candidate will require a degree in a Life Science field and experience in personal care formulation. This hybrid role offers flexible hours, generous holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities, alongside key responsibilities such as providing technical guidance and managing customer relationships, all while supporting innovation in product development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell scheme

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Professional development through external training

Mental health support including free therapy

Physical wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in a Life Science field.
• Experience in personal care formulation and the chemical industry.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development projects with personal care customers.
• Provide technical guidance to R&D departments throughout the development cycle.
• Deliver presentations showcasing raw materials and formulation expertise.
• Manage relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Excellent organisation and time management

Strategic thinking with strong customer focus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in a Life Science field

Job description

A leading chemicals distributor is seeking a Technical Development Manager to lead technical development projects in the Personal Care sector. The successful candidate will require a degree in a Life Science field and experience in personal care formulation. This hybrid role offers flexible hours, generous holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities, alongside key responsibilities such as providing technical guidance and managing customer relationships, all while supporting innovation in product development.