Compliance & Regulatory Executive in Manchester - Zachary Daniels

Compliance & Regulatory Executive | Beauty & Cosmetics | Manchester | £40,000 - £45,000

If you're passionate about beauty products and enjoy being the person who keeps launches on track behind the scenes, this could be the perfect next step.

We're partnering with a fast-growing beauty brand that continues to expand across the UK, Europe and international markets. As the product portfolio grows, they're looking for a Compliance & Regulatory Executive to play a key role in supporting product launches, maintaining regulatory standards and ensuring technical documentation is always audit-ready.

This is a hands-on position offering exposure across product development, supply chain, quality and regulatory affairs, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career within a dynamic beauty environment.

The Role

Working closely with Regulatory, Product Development and Supply Chain teams, you'll help ensure products are compliant, technically robust and ready for market across multiple territories.

Key Responsibilities

Product Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Coordinate compliance activities across a broad portfolio of cosmetic products
• Review technical and regulatory documentation received from manufacturing partners and suppliers
• Support the collection, validation and maintenance of product compliance records
• Assist with product notifications across relevant regulatory platforms including UK, EU and US markets
• Review product artwork, labels and packaging to help ensure compliance with market requirements
• Monitor regulatory updates and support the implementation of changes across the product range
• Maintain accurate Product Information Files (PIFs) and supporting documentation for audit and inspection readiness

Testing & Technical Coordination

• Liaise with manufacturers, testing laboratories and external partners to ensure testing programmes remain on schedule
• Track product testing activities including stability, compatibility, packaging and safety assessments
• Ensure all required certifications, reports and technical documents are received and stored appropriately
• Support the technical sign-off process for new product launches and reformulations

Supplier & Quality Compliance

• Assist with supplier onboarding by gathering and reviewing compliance documentation
• Support supplier monitoring activities to ensure ongoing adherence to company standards
• Work alongside manufacturing partners to address compliance queries and corrective actions where required
• Contribute to investigations relating to quality concerns, testing failures, customer complaints or product performance issues

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Development teams to ensure compliance requirements are considered throughout the product lifecycle
• Provide regulatory support to internal stakeholders including Marketing, Supply Chain and Commercial teams
• Help ensure product claims and technical information are accurate and appropriately substantiated
• Support retailer and customer regulatory enquiries when required

What We're Looking For

• Experience within cosmetic, beauty, personal care or consumer product compliance
• Good understanding of UK and EU cosmetic regulations, with exposure to wider international markets advantageous
• Experience managing technical documentation, testing programmes or regulatory submissions
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable working with suppliers, manufacturers and third-party laboratories
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience supporting product launches within a fast-paced commercial environment
• Knowledge of cosmetic testing requirements, PIF management or product notification processes would be highly advantageous

Why Apply?

• Join a rapidly growing beauty brand with ambitious expansion plans
• Broad exposure across regulatory, quality, product development and supply chain functions
• Opportunity to work on exciting product launches across multiple international markets
• A collaborative environment where you'll have genuine influence and visibility across the business

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