Are you a Senior Fragrance Evaluator / Fragrance Development Manager looking for your next career step? This is an exciting opportunity to lead evaluation at one of the world’s most respected fragrance houses. You’ll shape the UK fragrance development strategy, manage a talented team, and work hand-in-hand with a prestigious client portfolio.
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This is not a behind the scenes role! You’ll be a crucial part of the team presenting fragrance concepts to customers, representing the company at new product launches and industry events, and helping to win business with creative, cross-category fragrance solutions.
What you’ll do
* Lead and mentor the UK evaluation team, guiding their development and setting the creative direction
* Take ownership of the fragrance development strategy for the UK market in a true cross-category role – personal care, beauty, home care and fine fragrance.
* Partner closely with sales, perfumery, and marketing colleagues to create innovative, on-trend fragrances that win briefs
* Present fragrance concepts and strategies to customers both in-house and internationally
* Attend launches, trade shows, and industry events, keeping on top of trends and building networks
* Bring passionate energy about fragrances to help drive improvements and shape the next chapter for the UK business
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Fragrance Evaluator / Fragrance Development Manager who’s ready to step up into leadership. You’ll be passionate, creative, ambitious, and thrive in a customer-facing role. You will have:
* In depth, cross-category fragrance evaluation experience in the UK or international markets
* Strong track record working on cross-category accounts: personal care, beauty, home care and fine fragrance.
* Creative flair and passion for fragrance, with the ability to tell stories and inspire clients
* Leadership and mentoring skills – ready to take the next step
* Confidence presenting fragrance concepts to customers, and influencing across internal teams
* A hands-on, energetic approach: someone who takes initiative and drives change
* Academic or professional training in perfumery (ISIPCA, GIP or equivalent) would be an advantage
* International candidates with the right credentials will be supported with a UK work VISA
* Fluent in English
What you’ll get
* Competitive salary of £60,000 – £80,000 plus bonus
* Benefits including pension, healthcare, life insurance
* Hybrid working: 4 days on-site, 1 from home
* High visibility with customers
* Invitations to launch parties, fragrance events, and international trade shows
* The chance to make a visible impact, lead a team, and drive creative fragrance development in a globally renowned house
About
Our client is a world leader in natural raw materials and fragrance creation, with a history that stretches back centuries. They combine global reach with local manufacturing and creative teams in the UK, allowing them to deliver outstanding service and innovative fragrance solutions to a wide range of customers.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership, lead evaluation, and shape the UK fragrance strategy at a business with heritage, ambition, and strong client relationships.
Apply now if you’re a Senior Evaluator/ Fragrance Development Manager ready to step into leadership and bring passion, creativity, and drive to a company where your impact will be visible every day.
Location
UK – South East – Home Counties (Hybrid – 4 days on-site, 1 day from home)