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Packaging Technologist - Packaging Design Team
Nottingham
Maternity Cover – 8 months

In this role you will own projects that aim to improve packaging execution across three workstreams; The 3 Year NPD plan, Sustainability and Margin Transformation. You will use your extensive packaging technical expertise and consumer focus to develop packaging from early concept to delivery. There will often be multiple possibilities within a project requiring you to use your commercial acumen to define and recommend the best route forward to key stakeholders.

Who we are

No7 Beauty Company is more than just one voice. In 2021 six brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics, Sleek MakeUP and YourGoodSkin - joined forces and No7 Beauty Company was born. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we’re innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. No matter where you work in No7 Beauty Company, you’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self and we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. Join us and together we can achieve more. Find out more here.

About the role

• Accountable for delivering the packaging on the 3YR Global Brand NPD plan. The focus being on projects that are at concept stage.
• Accountable for delivering against the packaging sustainability targets. The focus being on projects that contribute significant steps forward.
• Use high levels of packaging expertise to optimise specification, challenge thinking and ensure the best, most scientifically robust product design
• All stakeholders are managed to ensure delivery on time to the correct cost and quality.
• Accountable for quality of data and accuracy, and for the delivery of the final specifications and manufacturing documents
• Consistently prepares presentations / written reports for defined audience following scientific and design principles.
• Conducts all necessary due diligence and is accountable for identifying and effectively managing packaging technical risks

We offer our Support Office team members a flexible, hybrid working approach based upon empowerment, accountability, care and trust which includes a balanced mix of remote and office-based working - this will be discussed with you as part of the application process.

What you’ll need to have

• Limit to only the essential skills and experience required to do the role.
• Proven track record of developing packaging from design concept to market, ideally within FMCG environment
• Excellent knowledge of key packaging technologies, print processes, artwork and origination.
• This will include a good understanding of IP principles; when and how to protect IP and to resolve IP challenges and how to apply the principles of good Lean design i.e. identification of customer value to drive efficiency across the appropriate value chain
• Experience of tooling new pack shapes
• Proven ability to manage risk, priorities and overall timings for complex technical projects
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Our benefits

• Travel links including on campus bus stops, parking and close to train and tram links
• Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses
• Excellent onsite facilities including staff shop, opticians (including free eye tests for team members), gym, cafeteria, outdoor seating spaces and dry cleaning service

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).

What’s next?

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to be at your best.