Job Description
At Rituals, we’re on a growth journey—expanding into new markets, opening over 200 stores a year, and strengthening our online presence globally. As we grow, so do our ambitions for quality and compliance.
As Product Compliance Manager for Rituals, you don’t just oversee compliance—you lead it. You ensure that all Rituals beauty, personal care products and all our other categories meet the highest regulatory and safety standards worldwide. You’ll guide a team of 3 compliance professionals, ensuring that every Rituals product meets strict regulatory standards while staying true to our brand essence. Collaborating closely with suppliers, internal teams, and regulatory authorities, you make sure our customers worldwide receive only the best.
In this role, your time will be divided as follows:
- 35% operational tasks – Oversee and manage compliance documentation and processes to ensure our cosmetics and personal care products meet global regulations, including EU Cosmetics Regulation, CLP, and REACH.
- 35% project management – leading key compliance projects, driving process improvements, and embedding compliance into our quality strategy.
- 30% people management – leading, mentoring, and inspiring a team of three compliance professionals, providing them with direction, coaching, and support.
In this role, you will:
- Guide, coach, and motivate a team of three compliance professionals, offering them direction, mentorship, and support.
- Report to the Head of Quality as part of the Sourcing, Quality & Regulatory Department.
- Act as the first point of contact for compliance-related topics across internal teams, international sales organizations, and regulatory authorities.
- Oversee and manage compliance documentation and processes to ensure our assortment meets global regulations.
- Lead key compliance projects, driving process improvements and embedding compliance into our quality strategy.
- Be the business ambassador for product safety and legislation, supporting the Head of Quality in communication with authorities.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a Product Compliance Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys leading a team, making strategic decisions, and keeping an eye on every detail. You have:
- A degree in Chemistry, Law, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in managing and developing a team, helping them grow and succeed (people management experience is a must).
- 10+ years of experience in Compliance or Regulatory Affairs, specifically within the cosmetics, beauty, or personal care industry. Experience in FMCG is a plus.
- A deep understanding of EU and international regulations (EU Cosmetics Regulation, CLP, REACH, etc.).
- Experience in packaging compliance (PPWD/PPWR) is a big plus.
- Strong leadership skills—balancing hands-on operational work with strategic decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
- A solution-driven mindset, with the ability to simplify complexity and work under tight deadlines.
Location and Working Conditions
While flexible working is available, this role requires a strong on-site presence to engage with stakeholders and build relationships effectively.
Grow With Us – Apply Now!
The next steps in our process:
- Our recruiter, Nadette, will contact you within 10 working days for a phone call.
- An introductory meeting with a team member and the hiring manager follows.
- A second interview with the director and the recruiter follows where we will discuss the outcome of your online assessment.
- If successful, you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.
Questions? Our recruiter Nadette is happy to speak with you via [email protected]. Please note that applications via email are not considered.
