Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

We are recruiting for a Regulatory Affairs Senior Consultant to join a fast-growing consultancy that partners with cosmetic and personal care clients ranging from start-ups to global multinationals. This is a rare opportunity to step into middle management, working directly with senior leadership while shaping regulatory strategies across multiple sectors.

The role is hybrid (2–3 days per week in Birmingham) and offers exposure to cosmetics, food supplements, and medical devices. You will lead projects, manage client accounts independently, and contribute to the consultancy’s rapid growth.

This position is ideal for someone who wants to diversify their experience and actively shape their career trajectory. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to multiple industries, work with a variety of clients, and have the chance to influence the consultancy’s growth strategy. As the business scales, you’ll have opportunities to expand your responsibilities, progress quickly, and carve out a leadership path tailored to your ambitions.

Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Attending prospect meetings and onboarding new clients
• Attending client meetings both remotely and onsite as required
• Creating regulatory strategies for global markets
• Creating, maintaining, and conducting gap assessments on technical file documentation and Product Information Files (PIFs)
• Reviewing cosmetic formulations for compliance
• Conducting label reviews for cosmetic products
• Managing product registrations and notifications where relevant
• Preparing and reviewing UK Responsible Person and EC Authorised Representative documentation
• Creating, reviewing, and signing off Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs)
• Liaising with Notified/Approved Bodies and Competent Authorities
• Attending exhibitions, conferences, and networking events

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in regulatory affairs within the cosmetics sector
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a strong understanding of relevant compliance frameworks
• Certified and qualified to prepare and approve Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs)
• Solid grasp of UK and EU regulations; additional global market knowledge is an advantage
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commercially aware, balancing compliance requirements with business objectives
• Degree-level education (or higher) in a relevant scientific or technical discipline

About You:

• Strong experience in cosmetics regulatory affairs
• Proactive, ambitious, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable managing multiple clients and projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of UK & EU regulatory frameworks essential; global exposure desirable
• Confident and qualified to sign off CPSRs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £40,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension (5% employer, 3% employee)
• Growing perks including team lunches, Christmas party, and incentives
• Clear progression opportunities as the business scales

If you are passionate about regulatory affairs and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to make a real impact in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.