Regulatory Advisor Ingredient
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing date: 19th June 2026
Recruitment Partner: Katrina, [email protected]
Are you ready to make a difference in the beauty industry? Join us at Boots as a Regulatory Advisor within the No7 Beauty Company - Research & Development team in Nottingham. Here, you’ll be part of a vibrant culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.
What you’ll be doing
This role sits in the Regulatory & Safety team, which ensure that No7BC has the right processes and tools to manage: Horizon Scanning, Chemicals/Ingredients and a framework of regulatory positions, policies and processes. This is key to enable No7BC to deliver its NPD, EPD and Innovation strategy, with minimum disruption and maximum differentiation.
As Ingredient Regulatory Advisor, you will analyse the global legislative landscape and market trends; ensuring No7BC has access to high quality, timely cosmetic chemicals expertise, backed up by robust internal chemical monitoring processes.
The Ingredient Regulatory Advisor supports our Ingredient Regulatory Manager in delivering our 3 year Horizon Scanning strategy and works with a team of global regulatory experts, working with an array of stakeholders and functions both within and external to the business.
Key responsibilities
- Leadership: Drive regulatory solutions and foster a collaborative mindset while holding accountability for agreed deliverables.
- Horizon Scanning Governance: Support the governance of Horizon Scanning within our Product Integrity function, monitoring chemical regulatory changes and leading high-quality impact analysis.
- Chemical & Ingredient Governance: Maintain processes for tracking chemical usage and product regulatory checks, updating our formulation database, and developing strong relationships with tool users.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Represent No7BC as a subject matter expert in various forums, translating complex chemical information into accessible business language.
- Chemicals Strategy: Assist the Global Chemical Manager in developing a long-term chemical strategy that aligns with our business objectives.
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a regulatory environment, preferably in cosmetics/OTC.
- A logical and enthusiastic approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop strong partnerships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A collaborative and curious mindset.
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen.
It would be great if you also have
- Experience in leading regulatory projects.
- Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks.
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development. Your journey with us could lead to exciting roles within our expansive network, allowing you to grow and make an even greater impact in the beauty industry.
Rewards designed for you
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
Who we are
Five 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?
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
