Senior Compliance Manager

Michael Page (UK); City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cosmetics company is looking for a Product Compliance Manager. You will oversee regulatory compliance across markets, ensuring that all products adhere to applicable standards and regulations, including EU and UK guidelines. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the flexibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Must have REACH experience.
• Strong knowledge of global cosmetics regulations and standards (EU 1223/2009, UK, FDA, REACH).
• Experience managing supplier audits and compliance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet regulatory requirements across markets.
• Maintain ingredient databases for regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage supplier compliance programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Influencing cross-functional teams

Job description

Award-winning product range

About Our Client

Global cosmetics company with a well-known multi-award-winning product range.

Job Description

Product Compliance Management

• Ensure all products meet relevant regulatory requirements across markets (e.g., UK, EU).
• Oversee compliance with cosmetic regulations such as UK Cosmetics Regulation, EU 1223/2009, and US FDA guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate labeling, claims substantiation, and documentation (PIFs, CPSRs, SDS, INCI lists, etc.) are in place.
• Coordinate with internal product development, NPD, and quality teams to embed compliance early in the development process.

Ingredient & Raw Material Oversight

• Maintain and audit ingredient databases for regulatory compliance (REACH, allergens, restricted substances).
• Work with suppliers to obtain safety data sheets (SDS), technical specs, and regulatory declarations.
• Track emerging ingredient regulations and advise internal teams of required changes or risks.

Packaging & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure packaging materials comply with relevant environmental and waste regulations (e.g., EPR, WEEE, recyclability standards).
• Monitor and support compliance with sustainability goals, including plastic reduction and responsible sourcing.
• Submit environmental and packaging waste reports as required by market regulations.

Supply Chain Auditing & Risk Management

• Develop and manage supplier compliance programs, including onboarding, audits, and assessments.
• Identify compliance risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain a central compliance documentation hub across suppliers, ingredients, and products.
• Prepare for and manage external audits, regulatory inspections, and internal reviews.
• Deliver regular compliance updates and reports to leadership teams.

The Successful Applicant

• Must have REACH experience.
• Previous experience in beauty would be ideal.
• Strong knowledge of global cosmetics regulations and standards (EU 1223/2009, UK, FDA, REACH, etc.).
• Experience managing supplier audits and third-party compliance platforms (e.g., Sedex, EcoVadis).
• Experience working with PIFs, CPSRs, SDSs, and raw material documentation.
• Familiarity with sustainability and packaging waste compliance is a strong plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary + benefits + hybrid working.