Regulatory & Compliance Graduate - Beauty

About THG 

We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.  

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Early Careers 

Whether you join THG as a graduate, intern, or apprentice, you can shape your future. Each role comes with real responsibilities, giving you the unique opportunity to make an impact from day one. We're committed to supporting your personal and professional development, and strongly believe that giving you the freedom to manage your career will help you to thrive at THG. Our Early Careers team will be on hand to support you every step of the way, creating exciting learning opportunities to help you reach your full potential. We'll give you the tools, advice, and support you need to succeed, and empower you to take your career to the next level. 

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Why be a Regulatory & Compliance Graduate at THG?  

The Regulatory and Compliance team's primary focus is to ensure product formulation, labelling and website compliance for all THG Nutrition and Beauty brands globally. THG owns and operates many leading brands including LookFantastic.com, Grow Gorgeous, Mio Skincare, ESPA and MyProtein. 

As a Regulatory & Compliance Graduate, you will assist the regulatory managers and officers to support in the day-to-day running of various tasks as determined by your line manager. You will have the opportunity to get involved from the offset and gain first-hand experience of contributing to large-scale projects; supporting the launch of new products, expansion of existing products into new territories. Through efficient and timely delivery of set objectives, you will support in the growth and development of the wider business. 

As a Regulatory & Compliance Graduate you’ll be:  

• Writing and maintaining finished product specifications & reviewing raw material specifications. 
• Collecting and reviewing technical data for Beauty projects. 
• Reviewing labelling and marketing material to check that they are compliant with regional regulatory requirements. 
• Support with the maintenance of Product Information Files (PIFs) 
• Proactively identifying potential Regulatory / compliance issues and working together with the senior members of the team to reduce and/or eradicate their impact. 
• Core Beauty brand onboarding – compliance checks, applying restrictions etc. 
• Reviewing company websites to check that content is compliant with country specific regulatory requirements. 
• Upkeep and maintenance of a comprehensive suite of applicable regulations and guidance. 
• Managing and taking accountability of own workload. 
• Establishing and maintaining a strong working relationship with key stakeholders (NPD, Marketing, Brand, Commercial teams, etc).  

What skills and experience do I need for this role? 

• An ambitious graduate looking to start work after graduation in Summer 2025.  
• Commercially astute, ambitious and collaborative individuals who are hungry for success and genuine responsibility.   
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build solid relationships both internally and externally.   
• Strong passion for Regulatory and Compliance and the prospects of this type of role, as well as good organisational skills.   
• A proactive self-starter with a problem-solving attitude and the ability to manage their time effectively. 
• Knowledge of Google Analytics would be beneficial but full support will be provided.   

What’s in it for me? 

Career Development 

• Access to bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. 
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. 

Enhanced Leave 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us! 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.  
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave. 
• Buy back up to 3 days each year. 
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. 

Wellbeing Support 

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. 
• Access our in-house CBT therapist. 
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.  
• State-of-the-art on-site gym. 
• Access to our on-site physio. 

Other Perks 

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. 
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.  
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands. 
• On-site staff shop. 
• Access to on-site barber. 
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation. 
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.