Personal Care Formulation Lead - Hybrid & Flexible

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Heybridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals distributor is seeking a Technical Development Manager for their Personal Care division on a maternity cover contract. The ideal candidate will lead technical development projects, engage with customers, and support R&D teams. Applicants should have a degree in Life Sciences and experience in personal care formulation, along with strong communication skills. A full, clean UK driving license is required. This role offers generous benefits including flexible and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell scheme

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Professional development and internal career programmes

Mental health support including free counselling

Physical wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in personal care formulation and the chemical industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with a strong customer-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development projects for personal care customers.
• Work closely with R&D teams, providing support from concept to approval.
• Deliver technical presentations and participate in joint customer visits.

Skills

Life Sciences degree

Experience in personal care formulation

Strong communication skills

Organizational abilities

Customer-first approach

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading chemicals distributor is seeking a Technical Development Manager for their Personal Care division on a maternity cover contract. The ideal candidate will lead technical development projects, engage with customers, and support R&D teams. Applicants should have a degree in Life Sciences and experience in personal care formulation, along with strong communication skills. A full, clean UK driving license is required. This role offers generous benefits including flexible and hybrid working options.