Technical Quality & Regulatory Manager - Beauty

Job description

Reporting to the Head of NPD Own Brand, you will lead and support all Technical, Quality & Regulatory requirements for BEAUTY BAY's own brand product range. Acting as key technical partner betweein our in-house NPD team and third-party manufacturing partners. Playing a critical role in ensuring product quality, safety, compliance, and consistency, from concept through to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage QA and regulatory standards across all markets / products
• Oversee the creation, implementation, and control of product specifications and associated documentation
• Manage change control processes throughout the new product lifecycle
• Lead batch release processes, retained sampling, storage, and product disposition (including destruction where required)
• Manage supplier quality performance through third-party audits, spot checks, KPI tracking and continuous improvement
• Review manufacturing schedules and coordinate external/outsourced QC inspections
• Evaluate QC reports and make informed decisions on product acceptance, rejection, or rework actions
• Manage incoming goods inspections and warehouse quality checks
• Collaborate with operations/supply chain teams to resolve in and out bound quality issues
• Manage stock investigations, including sortation and re-inspection where necessary
• Provide expert technical guidance to NPD throughout product development ensuring quality, regulatory, and compliance considerations are embedded in all product decisions
• Support the management of outsourced regulatory affairs activities
• Ensure all products are compliant and registered in line with launch timelines and market requirements
• Maintain strong up to date knowledge of global cosmetic regulatory standards
• Lead investigations into product issues and complaints, identifying root causes and corrective actions

Our Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in similar beauty or cosmetics industry role is essential
• Excellant knowledge of global cosmetic regulatory requirements
• Experience working with third-party manufacturers and suppliers
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Great organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Confident communicator, able to present technical information clearly to cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word)
• Proactive, flexible, and solutions-oriented approach
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support and share knowledge across teams

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Salford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English