Location: Nottingham (Support Office)
Closing date: 10/09/26
Recruitment Partner: Katrina Wuk, Katrina.Wuk@boots.co.uk
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at Boots as a Product Technologist in our Product Development team based in Nottingham, Beeston. Here, you’ll be part of a vibrant culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.
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.
What you’ll be doing
As a Product Technologist at the No7 Beauty Company, you will be responsible for delivering innovative, compliant and efficacious beauty products, through our 3rd party supplier base. This is a non-lab based role, reporting to a Formulation Manager. You will work in a team of technical experts to deliver finished product solutions for a specific Category/Brand, by partnering with a diverse team of internal stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers to support the delivery of the Brand plan.
Key responsibilities
- Accountable for delivering the externally developed formulation activities on the brand NPD and EPD plans, against the consumer, category and brand requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring global regulatory compliance, quality and safety of our formulations.
- Accountable for the availability and quality of data and accuracy, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Acts as a technical consult to marketing/sourcing teams and supplier base.
- Responsible for ensuring the supplier understands the product brief and can meet WBA technical standards/market legislation.
- Conducts all necessary due diligence and is accountable for identifying and effectively managing formulation technical risks.
- Accountable for owning and managing the project formulation timings and technical risks that impact on delivery.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of product technologies and relevant legislation and our WBA supplier base – supports ongoing quality management of supplier base to meet all WBA/legislative requirements.
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)
- Industry experience in a technical role within product development.
- Ability to use technical know how to solve problems and create business opportunities to enhance consumer value.
- Ability to effectively and confidently communicate specialist technical information to a variety of audiences, including external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with our external supplier base
- You will be skilled in managing your own project timelines and priorities, and work collaboratively with a cross functional team
- Show agility and a growth mindset
- Willingness to travel to suppliers and conferences as required.
It would be great if you also have
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in product development.
- BSc in Science, ideally in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field, or will have relevant formulation or product delivery experience within the Beauty industry.
- A passion for sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots, we believe in your potential. You’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities and career development routes that can lead you to exciting roles within our organisation.
Rewards designed for you
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- 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.
There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.
A bit about us
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
What’s next?
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.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.
Keywords
Formulation, Technologist, Product
Formulation Techologist in Nottingham employer: BOOTS
Boots is an exceptional employer, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact during the festive season. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters personal growth and offers industry-recognised training. Additionally, the generous employee discounts and wellbeing support ensure that staff feel valued and motivated throughout their time with us in London.
