Contract: Full-time, FTC 9 Months
Closing date: 19th June 2026
Recruitment Partner: Katrina, [email protected]
Welcome to the Formulation Team—an inspiring hub of innovation at the heart of No7 Beauty Company’s Technical Centre. We create world-class formulations that delight consumers globally, combining scientific expertise with creative flair. Driven by insight and passion, we’re shaping the future of beauty through products our customers know, love, and trust.
As a Prototype Formulation Technologist at the No7 Beauty Company, you will be responsible for the up-front development of innovative formulation solutions that align with our Brand’s strategic plans. This includes development of formulation technology to be used across our franchises and complete formulation solutions. Collaborating with a diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, you’ll ensure our formulations meet consumer expectations, category goals, and brand standards. Prototype Formulation Technologists report directly to the Prototype Formulation Manager.
Key Responsibilities
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Accountable for delivering the formulation activities on the brand NPD and EPD plans against the consumer, category and brand requirements.
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Uses high levels of expertise and laboratory experience to build our innovation and formulation pipeline - optimising product specifications, challenge thinking and ensuring the best, most scientifically robust product design.
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Responsible for ensuring global regulatory compliance, quality and safety of our formulations.
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Responsible for laboratory manufacture and testing of our internally developed No7 Beauty Company formulations.
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Supports the design of and preparation for Prototyping consumer studies.
What You’ll Need to Have (Our Must-Haves)
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BSc in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.
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Industry experience in the relevant area of formulation.
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Ability to use technical know-how to solve problems and create business opportunities to enhance consumer value.
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Follows robust scientific principles in work and uses this to solve problems and create new opportunities.
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Designing, conducting and reporting robust experiments and scientific investigations.
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Ability to effectively communicate specialist technical information to a variety of audiences.
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Good understanding of the value chain and manufacturing processes.
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Excellent knowledge of multiple formulation technologies, raw materials and technical IP requirements within appropriate regulatory and legislation area.
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Skilled in managing your own project timelines and priorities, and work collaboratively with a cross-functional team.
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Shows agility and a growth mindset.
It Would Be Great If You Also Have
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Completion of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists Diploma in Cosmetic Science.
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Experience of patent searching.
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Awareness of Cosmetics Regulatory landscape.
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Experience of facial skincare formulation including UV protection.
Where Your Brilliance Can Take You
At No7 Beauty Company, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. Your journey with us could lead to exciting career development routes within our innovative teams.
Rewards Designed for You
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Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
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Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
Who We AreFive iconic brands make up No7 Beauty Company: No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone, from skin science to sustainability. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive workplace where our colleagues are empowered to be themselves and where diversity, equity and inclusion are part of how we do things, every day.
**What’s Next?**If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
