Senior Operations Manager – Regulatory Toxicologist (or suitable/similar experience)Up to £80,000 + bonus + CPD and Leadership Development Surrey – Hybrid (2 days in office p/w, more frequent in probation period)Blush & Bloom are partnered with a well-established, fast-growing business within the cosmetics and personal care space, who are looking to hire a Senior Operations Manager – Regulatory Toxicologist to join their UK team.This is a pivotal role sitting across global operations, regulatory standards and product safety, with a clear pathway into a senior-level position to align with companies fast pace and progressive growth cycle.You will lead operational delivery across all product compliance services, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to a high standard, whilst continuously improving processes and team capability. Acting as a key link between technical teams, clients and leadership, you will bring structure, clarity and momentum across multiple workstreams.We are looking for someone with strong technical credibility, ambition and a people-first, solutions-led approach - confident leading conversations, supporting clients through challenges and bringing the best out of a highly technical team.Key Responsibilities• Lead day-to-day delivery across global compliance projects, ensuring timelines, quality and client expectations are met • Act as a senior client contact, confidently handling complex product compliance discussions and providing practical solutions • Improve operational processes, systems and project management to drive efficiency • Work closely with external and internal standards to ensure alignment with SOPs and best practice • Oversee project tracking, resourcing and workflow across multiple projects • Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships (globally) • Own KPIs, reporting and performance metrics aligned to business goals • Support budget management and cost control • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including ISO standards and audit readiness • Act as an escalation point for complex technical or operational issues • Support and develop a highly technical team, encouraging confidence and collaboration • Contribute to wider leadership and business strategy • Support hiring, onboarding and team developmentKey Requirements• Strong background in cosmetics regulatory / safety / compliance, confident in technical discussions • Ideally Eurotox qualified • ~5+ years’ experience in toxicology or a related field • Previous leadership or management experience • Strong communicator who enjoys working with clients and teams • Solutions-focused, collaborative and proactive • Highly organised with strong project management skills • Commercial awareness and experience working towards KPIs • Good understanding of cosmetics regulatory frameworks and standards