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Role: Product Developer - Research and Development
Location: Agecroft, Manchester
Contract: Permanent
Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.
At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.
As a Product Developer, you'll help bring consumer-loved beauty and personal care products to life, from early ideas through to launch. Working across our portfolio, you'll combine science, creativity and collaboration to develop products that delight consumers while supporting ambitious brand growth. This is an opportunity to balance innovation and renovation, shaping both exciting new launches and improvements to existing favourites. You'll work closely with colleagues across R&D, Marketing, Packaging, Consumer Insights and Supply Chain, influencing decisions that directly impact product performance, quality and speed to market.
This is a role where your work can be seen on shelves and in consumers' homes. You'll play a key part in turning insight into products people love, while developing your technical expertise within a business that encourages curiosity, learning and innovation.
Develop and optimise personal care and beauty formulations that deliver outstanding consumer experiences while meeting quality, safety and commercial goals.
Turn consumer insights and brand ambitions into effective product solutions that are ready for successful launch.
Work with cross-functional teams to keep projects moving forward, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
Support scale-up and manufacturing activities, helping products transition smoothly from the laboratory into production.
Build strong partnerships with suppliers and innovation partners to explore new ingredients, technologies and formulation opportunities.
Drive robust testing and technical documentation to ensure products meet regulatory, performance and quality requirements.
A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science or a related scientific discipline.
Experience developing products within personal care, beauty or related consumer goods categories.
A solid understanding of formulation science, raw materials and laboratory-based product development.
Knowledge of product testing, regulatory requirements and manufacturing processes.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and project timelines.
A collaborative approach, with confidence working across different teams and disciplines.
Curiosity, initiative and a passion for exploring new technologies, ingredients and trends.
MyBenefits brings together your total rewards in one place, giving you the flexibility to choose what matter most. Key benefits we offer include:
Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance and Share Incentive Plan
Private medical cover plus health & wellbeing support
Flexible holiday options, including buy and accrual
1pm Friday finish for better work-life balance
Hybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage advice
Discounted and complimentary PZ products
Onsite gym (where available)
At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.
We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders by building portfolios of locally-loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.
Spanning Personal, Home, and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
INCLUSION AND FAIRNESSWe’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know.
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Dare to be bold, Discover what’s possible, and Do the incredible.
Skills Required
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific discipline
- Experience developing products within personal care, beauty, or related consumer goods categories
- Understanding of formulation science, raw materials, and laboratory-based product development
- Knowledge of product testing, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to balance multiple priorities and project timelines
- Collaborative approach and confidence working across teams and disciplines
- Curiosity, initiative, and interest in new technologies, ingredients, and trends
What We Do
Want to be part of the success story of some of the world’s leading household brands? Join us and you could be helping to enhance the lives of consumers around the world with extraordinary products. Talent, imagination and drive will take you places at PZ Cussons. Join our global family to see what’s possible. We believe work should be fulfilling and talent should be recognised, so if you have positive attitude, aptitude and ambition, there’s no end to the opportunities available. You’ll work on the best brands, in interesting markets and with great people who truly excel in their field. We have teams based in London, Manchester and Salford in the UK, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New York! Our brands include Carex, Charles Worthington, Cussons Baby, Fudge haircare range, Imperial Leather, Original Source, Rafferty’s Garden, Sanctuary Spa, St. Tropez, and many more… and you could be part of it…
