Project Associate – Fragrance Development (12-Month FTC) Location: Hull Salary: Circa £45,000 Are you looking for a role where you can take ownership of a high-impact project within a global business? We are currently recruiting for a Project Associate – Fragrance Development to join a market-leading organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will form a key part of a large-scale regulation-driven reformulation project, requiring a candidate with strong technical evaluation expertise and the ability to manage projects independently. The Role * Lead and support the fragrance reformulation programme, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of submissions. * Develop and deliver the reformulation of the global portfolio for Aircare * Evaluate fragrance submissions from international teams and external partners, ensuring technical accuracy and quality. * Ensuring 90% on-time delivery of reworked fragrances, ensuring that all KPI’s are met by FH partners and R&D teams have all the submission needs met for technical qualification * Manage the project from start to finish, working with multi-functional teams across R&D, Regulatory, Safety and Quality. * Act as the main point of contact between internal stakeholders and external vendors. The Person * Minimum of Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 3 years experience in Fragrance development and application in a FMCG environment. * 3 years of proven Project Management experience within a cross-functional, international and multi-cultural environment * 5 years fragrance evaluation experience with above average olfactive acuity * Expertise in development and validation of new fragrance technologies, including new product development * Strong technical problem solving skills, with 3 years of technical R&D product development experience * Strong presentation and communication skills * Strong networking, influencing and communication skills * Experience consumer understanding and sensory testing * Portfolio fragrance management experience * Experience in external vendor management This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working autonomously, has a passion for fragrance development, and thrives in delivering high-profile projects within global teams. Please follow us on X to get our latest job alerts! @KingstonRecLtd and our company page on LinkedIn. ✔ REC-qualified team with 120 years of combined experience ✔ Trusted by top local employers – from global brands to SMEs and the public sector ✔ Specialists in Commercial, Manufacturing & Technical recruitment, with the flexibility to cover all sectors ✔ Permanent, temporary, and fixed-term opportunities ✔ Known for our honest, transparent service across the Humber region ✔ A local agency where people truly matter This vacancy is being advertised by Kingston Recruitment on behalf of our client. The services advertised by Kingston Recruitment are those of an Employment Business or Employment Agency. If you have not heard back from us within 14 days of submitting your CV then unfortunately your application has not been successful