Beauty Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager | Beauty & Cosmetics | Manchester | £50,000 - £70,000

A dream role for beauty & makeup obsessives... and they don't come up often.

This is a genuinely niche and high-impact role within a rapidly scaling beauty brand that's making serious waves across ecommerce and retail in the UK, EU and US. If you live and breathe beauty products and love being the person who knows their stuff, this one's pretty special.

We're looking for a hands-on, confident Compliance Manager who can own product compliance end to end, protecting the brand while keeping momentum high. You'll have real autonomy and the chance to shape how compliance works as the business continues to scale fast.

As the Compliance Manager:

You'll be the expert across the business, working closely with Product, Marketing, Supply Chain and Leadership to make sure products move smoothly from concept to launch without unnecessary risk, delays or drama.

Product & Regulatory Compliance:

• Own the end-to-end compliance across all product lines
• Ensure all products meet UK, EU and US regulations
• Review ingredients, claims, labels, artwork and packaging for accuracy and compliance
• Stay ahead of changing legislation and translate it into clear, practical guidance
• Act as the internal decision-maker, not just an advisor
• Support new product launches, reformulations and international rollouts
• Partner with Product Development early to bake compliance into the creation of all new lines
• Work directly with suppliers, manufacturers and testing labs to ensure everything is audit-ready
• Keep things moving quickly without cutting corners
• Manage supplier compliance programmes, including ethical sourcing and fair labour standards
• Conduct and review third-party social audits and drive corrective action plans
• Monitor the whole supplier base to ensure ongoing compliance and audit validity
• Exposure to sustainability and circular product design is a big plus
• Build and improve compliance processes that actually work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain clear, accessible documentation (testing, certifications, audits)
• Work closely with Marketing, Legal, Design and Product to ensure compliant, accurate market communication

What we're looking for in this role:

• Proven experience in beauty or cosmetic product compliance
• Strong knowledge of UK & EU regulations, with exposure to the US
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume product environments
• Confident working autonomously and taking ownership
• Commercial mindset, you know how to balance speed, risk and brand protection
• Experience supporting frequent launches and large SKU counts
• Familiarity with global testing labs and product testing protocols
• Experience with accessories, POS, branded merchandise or retail fixtures

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