Contract: Fixed Term/Secondment - up to 12 Months
Recruitment Partner: Katrina Wuk
As a Formulation Technologist at the No7 Beauty Company, you will be responsible for the delivery of formulation activities to support the Brand 3-year plans. You will partner with a diverse team of internal stakeholders and collaborate with third parties to ensure that the plan delivers against consumer, category, and brand requirements.
You will work in a team of technical experts to deliver new formulation solutions for a specific Category/Brand within agreed time, cost, and QSR standards.
Who we are
No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics, and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we’re innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results, and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.
About the role
• Use your scientific and technical formulation expertise in the relevant category area to develop formulations from concept to manufacturing scale-up, delivering right first time, on time.
• Use scientific knowledge to optimise specifications, challenge thinking, and ensure the most robust product design is in place.
• Work with a cross-functional team to define the project activity plan, and ensure that the formulation work plan is delivered.
• Be accountable for the quality and accuracy of data, and for the delivery of all technical documentation.
• Conduct all necessary due diligence checks and be responsible for identifying and managing formulation technical risks effectively.
• Travel locally and internationally to support factory manufacturing and scale-up.
What you’ll need to have
• Industry experience in formulation, preferably within the skincare category, although other relevant experience will also be considered.
• A scientific degree or relevant qualification, ideally within Chemistry or Formulation Science.
• Excellent knowledge of raw materials, formulation technologies, and technical IP requirements.
• Good understanding of the value chain and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team.
* Retirement Savings Plan
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous discounts on our brands and partner businesses
* Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and more.
We offer a great range of benefits to suit your needs. Visit no7company.jobs/working-here for more information. Please note, salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may be inaccurate.
What's next
We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. We provide reasonable adjustments to support your application and interview process.
This role requires a Pre-employment check after an offer is made, including DBS, PVG, or Access NI checks depending on your location.
We are a Ban the Box employer and consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Business Area
Support Office
Function
Retail & Central Operations
Specialism
Packaging, Product Development
Keywords
Formulation, Technologist
37.5 hours/week
52.927182,-1.183948
Is this a Global Brands req?
No
Airport
No
Should this appear on the No7 Beauty Company website?
Yes
Company
Boots Opticians Ltd.
Division
Not specified
Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?
No
Region
East Midlands
Area
Nottingham Support Office
19-Feb-2025
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
UK
Address 1
Recruitment Service Centre (D94)
Address 2
Address 3
Nottingham
About the company
Boots Opticians Ltd. operates a chain of ophthalmic and dispensing optician stores in the United Kingdom.
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