WOODSTOCK RECRUITMENT LIMITED

A multi-national manufacturer of personal care and homecare products are exclusively partnered with Woodstock Recruitment to assist them with the hire of their new Technical Director vacancy, which will be site based in the North West of England. With decades of experience, they are leaders in their field. The successful hire will bring experience from the personal care, homecare, food, chemical or wider FMCG industry, and will take charge of teams across R&D, Quality, Packaging, Regulatory and Hygiene, leading with a continuous improvement and customer focussed mindset. What you will do: Develop, implement and maintain efficient and effective systems, standards and business processes across the group for the areas of Product development and regulatory compliance, Quality (including laboratories and hygienic standards), Safety and Environment. Member of the Senior Leadership team working with the Senior Management team, identify the priorities for the Group in relation to maintaining and advancing Safety, Product and Quality standards Functional Manager and leadership of the R & D (including packaging), Group Quality and Health and Safety functions Working with the Factory Managers, establish a close partnership to enable strategic alignment with Site Quality teams and business priorities regarding quality Meet and exceed customer expectations, seeking to leverage best practice for competitive advantage where possible, ensuring the business is focused on setting ambition future standards and innovative processes. Primary point of contact for the group with external bodies and customers Responsible for the management of the quality systems including the annual quality review. Actively reporting activity on a monthly basis. To deputise for the Head of R & D, Packaging Manager, Group HSE and Quality Systems Manager when required What you will need: Degree or HND or equivalent in a STEM subject, ideally chemistry, chemical engineering or similar Experience of FMCG operational facilities is essential Experience within the homecare, cosmetic, personal care, food, FMCG packaging or wider FMCG industry. Lead auditor and experience within quality is desirable Experience of working in an ISO/BRC approved environment Understanding of hygiene standards within consumer goods highly desirable Full right to work in the UK on a permanent, unrestricted basis What you will receive: Circa Six figure salary Attractive bonus based on business performance and targets Company car / Car allowance 11% employer pension contributions Life assurance Private health insurance for employee and family 25 days holiday + banks holidays

Are you Senior Development Chemist within the cosmetic and personal care manufacturing industry? Live and breathe everything suncare, skincare, SPF? Looking to join a leading, well known manufacturer with some of the most credible leaders in the industry? Luckily for you, our client have partnered with Woodstock Recruitment to support them in this hire SPF development will focus as a key pillar in the ambitious growth plan, and will provide an opportunity for the successful applicant to make the role their own, being the internal expert, the go to person for all things SPF What you will do: Lead the formulation and development of innovative, globally compliant SPF products. Oversee all aspects of SPF product scale-up, including pilot batches, factory trials, and first production runs. Represent the technical team in customer meetings and presentations, working closely with the Commercial team. Manage and mentor at least one lab technician, supporting their professional development. Train and upskill R&D colleagues in SPF formulation and testing. Collaborate with suppliers and regulatory bodies to stay ahead of industry developments. Drive innovation by monitoring new materials, testing protocols, and competitor activity. Oversee technical transfer projects and ensure seamless handover to manufacturing. Maintain and develop methods using Labsphere UV analysis equipment, including data interpretation and reporting. Help create a positive H&S culture, by continually coaching a safe working environment Helping to promote a positive working atmosphere within the company. What you will need: BSc or equivalent in a life science subject Extensive experience in cosmetic and toiletry formulation at a senior level, with a focus on sun care Proven track record of developing globally compliant SPF products. Deep understanding of global sun care regulations and testing protocols. Experience in managing or mentoring junior team members. Proficient in Labsphere UV analysis equipment and data interpretation. Confident in delivering technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.