Formulation Manager

Contract:

Part‑time, 30 hours. Fixed Term Contract – 12 Months

Closing date: 24th June 2026

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with Boots? Join us as a Formulation Manager in our No7 Beauty Company – Research & Development team based in Nottingham
. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the beauty industry, working with a brand that values care, confidence, and connection.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of our formulation teams, responsible for delivering innovation for our award‑winning and trusted brands.

You will report to the Head of Formulation and be leading a team of Product Technologists to deliver the Global Brand NPD and EPD plans for your area of responsibility.

• Use your scientific expertise to work with our external supplier base to deliver finished formulations that delight our consumers.
• Lead and deliver formulation activities to ensure products are delivered on time and to cost targets.
• Own and manage project formulation timings and technical risks that impact delivery.
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with technical and commercial teams.
• Serve as a key technical contact for our manufacturing partners and product suppliers.

• A science degree with at least 5 years of experience in skincare formulation and product development.
• Technical know‑how to solve problems and create business opportunities that enhance consumer value.
• Ability to effectively communicate specialist technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Experience and confidence in engaging and influencing stakeholders within a cross‑functional team.
• Confidence in setting and working within quality systems.

• Experience of managing individuals or teams is desirable.
• Experience in leading cross‑functional projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the beauty industry.

At Boots, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. Your journey with us could lead to exciting career development routes within our diverse and inclusive environment.

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• 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.

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.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

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