Regulatory Officer

CPL Aromas; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Aromas, the world’s largest fragrance house, is seeking a regulatory specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract in the United Kingdom. You will provide support and advice on customer requests, sharing knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to fragrance production and formulation.

You will manage compliance, maintain databases, review formulations, train staff, and collaborate with R&D and global teams to ensure products meet legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance for fragrances or cosmetics.
• Knowledge of EU cosmetics regulations desirable.
• 1–3 years in a regulated industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements for fragrance products.
• Review fragrance formulations for compliance with legislation.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Maintain and update regulatory databases.
• Train staff on regulations and good practices.
• Coordinate with global teams on regulatory changes.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical thinking

Willingness to learn

Education

Chemistry/Pharmaceutics background

Fragrance-related training (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, we take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. We focus all our creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. CPL Aromas is home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and we’re trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents. We provide career and development opportunities for talented individuals across a range of disciplines – from all support functions to customer facing roles. A job at CPL Aromas promises a unique career path for anyone with a passion for the world of fragrance. With operations all over the world, we celebrate a diverse range of cultures at CPL Aromas and, we offer equal opportunities and flexibilities.

Reports To

Global Regulatory Manager

Job Purpose

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position is responsible for providing support and advice on customer requests. You will share with customers and colleagues around the world your knowledge of regulations and legislations applied to fragrance production and formulation.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Manage Client(s)

• Resolve requests and inquiries from external customers (or agencies).
• Be responsible for ensuring that the department's service provided to customers is exceptional.
• Follow up with customers/manufacturers of finished products/contract manufacturers to obtain technical information.

Manage Compliance

• Confirm compliance of fragrances with legislative and customer requirements.

Manage Database

• Maintain the database and files updated and organized, managing the relevant changes or updates and ensuring that the documents comply with the regulations at all times.

Support Product Review And Development

• Review and approve fragrance formulations to ensure compliance with legislations.
• Collaborate with R&D team to ensure new fragrances meet legislative requirements.

Participate And Provide Training

• Keep updated with the regulations and legislation in force.
• Participate in internal and/or external trainings related to regulations, legislations, raw materials, etc.
• Provide training to personnel when necessary.

Manage Formulations

• Manage formula modifications when necessary to improve production efficiency and meet division palette requirements.
• Coordinate regularly with perfumery, purchasing, regulatory, production planning and quality control to improve communication, efficiency and provide support to operations.
• Produce required monthly local stock and FM information and distribute to appropriate global teams.

Manage Systems

• Work with internal operating systems, to manage projects and administrative tasks, to be knowledgeable in the handling of software.

Others

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Understand and carry out the rules of good environmental and safety practices in the workplace; report any incidents proactively using the designated channels.
• Actively participate in training and education offered by the company.
• Perform additional and/or complementary functions assigned by the nature of the position and in compliance with the employment contract.
• Show attitudes in accordance with the Company's Values (CPL Ingredients).

Skills And Attributes Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Time management skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking and project management skills.
• Willingness to learn and go the extra mile.

Education

• Training in chemistry, pharmaceutics or equivalent.
• Training related to fragrances or similar (desirable).

Profesional Experience

• Professional experience in a similar position (1-3 years).
• Professional experience in the industrial manufacturing sector (desirable).

Other Skills And Requirements

• Familiar with EU cosmetics regulations (desirable).
• Good computer skills - Microsoft Office.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or disability status. Due to large volume of applications, we are only able to contact applicants who meet the role requirements.