Product Technologist

BOOTS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading beauty company in London is looking for a Product Technologist to develop innovative and compliant beauty products through a third party supplier base. The role requires teamwork with internal stakeholders, regulatory compliance, and managing formulation risks. Ideal candidates will have industry experience in product development, drive for problem-solving, and strong communication skills. Benefits include retirement savings, annual bonus, and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering beauty products through supplier base.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in formulation.
• Ability to build relationships with external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver formulation activities on brand NPD and EPD plans.
• Ensure compliance, quality, and safety of formulations.
• Manage project formulation timings and technical risks.

Skills

Industry experience in a technical role within product development

Drive to problem-solve using technical know-how

Passion to communicate specialist technical information

Skilled in managing project timelines and priorities

Willingness to travel to suppliers and conferences

Education

BSc in Science ideally in Cosmetic Science

Job description

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment, Part time, 22.5 hours.

Recruitment Partner: Katrina, [e-mail]

About the role

Welcome to the Formulation Team-an inspiring hub of innovation at the heart of No7 Beauty Company's Technical Centre. We create world‑class formulations that delight consumers globally, combining scientific expertise with creative flair. Motivated by insight and passion, we’re shaping the future of beauty through products our customers know, love, and trust.

As a Product Technologist at the No7 Beauty Company, you will deliver innovative, compliant and efficacious beauty products, through our 3rd party supplier base. This is a non‑lab based role, reporting to a Formulation Manager. You will work in a team of technical experts to deliver finished product solutions for a specific Category/Brand, by partnering with a diverse team of internal stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers to support the delivery of the Brand plan.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the externally developed formulation activities on the brand NPD and EPD plans, against the consumer, category and brand requirements.
• Ensure global regulatory compliance, quality and safety of our formulations.
• Accountable for the availability and quality of data and accuracy, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Acts as a technical consult to marketing/sourcing teams and supplier base.
• Responsible for ensuring the supplier understands the product brief and can meet WBA technical standards/market legislation.
• Conducts all necessary due diligence and is accountable for identifying and effectively managing formulation technical risks.
• Accountable for owning and managing the project formulation timings and technical risks that impact on delivery.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of product technologies and relevant legislation and our WBA supplier base - supports ongoing quality management of supplier base to meet all WBA/legislative requirements.

What you’ll need to have

• Industry experience in a technical role within product development.
• Drive to problem‑solve using technical know‑how and create business opportunities to enhance consumer value.
• Passion to communicate specialist technical information to a variety of audiences, including external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Passion to collaborate and build strong relationships with our external supplier base.
• You will be skilled in managing your own project timelines and priorities, and work collaboratively with a cross‑functional team.
• Show a growth mindset.
• Willingness to travel to suppliers and conferences as required.

It would be great if you also have

• BSc in Science, ideally in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field, or will have relevant formulation or product delivery experience within the Beauty industry.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What’s next

After application, you will receive communication by email or a phone call to speak through next steps.

Other details

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. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.