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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 fixturesBH35366