Job Title:  Technical Compliance Advisor

The Body Shop

The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we’re not going anywhere. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us, with a range of fantastic opportunities now available. 

We’re looking for fellow pioneers of ethical beauty who are keen to drive our business in the UK and around the world. If that sounds like you, we’d love you to join us as we embark on our next chapter.

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up.

Your role in a nutshell

We are looking for a Technical Compliance Advisor to lead compliance; according to internal and external standards; of all new and existing raw materials and resolving technical queries related to raw materials and formulations. This is a hybrid role, working 2 days on site in our Brighton office and 3 days from home. 

More about the role

Key Job Accountabilities

• Timely collation and review of raw material data required to meet internal and external requirements and ensure documentation is kept valid
• Ensuring that raw material information is captured accurately to a high standard on internal system to allow information to be easily and confidently accessed by other members of the team and wider business colleagues
• Timely communication of compliance issues and working with the wider team to find resolutions.
• Conduct gap analysis against changing compliance requirements and lead compliance projects related to meeting new standards
• Maintain a high standard of knowledge of worldwide regulatory requirements plus standards that The Body Shop has committed to/working towards (e.g., Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny standards and Vegan)
• Respond to ad-hoc technical queries related to raw materials and formulations
• Creation and maintenance of internal standards, procedures and work instructions related to the Technical Compliance Department

Working Relationships & Interfaces (where applicable):

Internal                                                                      

• R&D
• Operations
• Brand
• CSR                                       

 External

• Raw material suppliers/distributors
• Finished product manufacturers.
• Regulatory agencies
• Trade organisations and organisations whose standards The Body Shop has committed to

Other

• Continually improve business working processes, looking for ways to increase efficiencies within the role.

What we look for

Experience:

• Experience of cosmetic/raw material regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of REACH and CLP
• Knowledge of Vegan & Cruelty Free International requirements
• Understanding of the product development cycle
• Experience of using and proficient in manipulation of data in MS Excel

Qualifications:

• A scientific degree or higher in a relevant discipline (chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology etc) or equivalent understanding of the regulation/scientific issues

Competencies required:

• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to identifying and challenging data on raw material when required
• Quality Management - looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Proven record of identifying & critically evaluating multiple sources of evidence to inform evidence-based proposals.
• Proven record of managing multiple priorities to time
• Successful record of engagement & collaboration with experts & non experts.
• Adopting a flexible approach to support other work as priorities and needs change.
• Able to build effective personal and professional networks and capabilities and collaborate with others excellent communication and project management skills

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.