Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins|BLC is a small but growing business specialising in testing and consulting and operates within the Eurofins Softlines and Leather division. Established for over 100 years specialising in leather, consumer and chemicals we have the technical pedigree and experience to provide targeted, testing and consulting solutions up and down the supply chain.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Role:

The Toys & Hardlines SME is a specialist technical and operations role, focused on supporting UK  manufacturers and retailers in navigating, compliance and regulatory requirements across toy and hardlines products. Acting as a key liaison between Eurofins BLC clients and our Asia-based laboratories, this role ensures testing programmes are efficiently subcontracted, delivered to the highest standard, and communicated clearly to clients.

The successful candidate will combine technical expertise in toy safety with strong commercial acumen, ensuring clients receive accurate, reliable, and actionable information to maintain compliance and market access. This is a client-facing role requiring both technical confidence and strong relationship management skills within the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector.

Main duties:

1. Client & Technical Support

Act as a primary contact for UK manufacturers and retailers, supporting them in understanding safety regulations and compliance requirements.Provide expert guidance on relevant standards, labelling, regulatory changes, and best practice in testing and certification. Review and interpret test reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clear client communication.

2. Laboratory & Testing Coordination

Liaise with Eurofins Asia laboratories to identify suitable facilities for subcontracting toy testing projects.Ensure test programmes are delivered on time, to scope, and within agreed commercial terms.Act as the technical checkpoint between laboratory output and client-facing reports.

3. Commercial & Relationship Management

Support commercial teams in developing strong client partnerships, ensuring repeat business and trusted advisory relationships.Translate technical outputs into commercially relevant advice for clients.Contribute to the identification of new opportunities for Eurofins BLC within the toys and hardlines sector.

4. Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Development

Stay abreast of developments in toy and hardlines safety standards, regulations, and testing technologies.Share knowledge internally to support broader team capability in the toys sector.Identify opportunities for process and service improvements in the toys testing supply chain.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

Proven experience in the TIC sector, with a specific focus on toys safety and regulatory compliance.Strong understanding of toy safety testing methodologies, standards, and regulations (e.g. EN 71, UKCA/CE marking).Demonstrated ability to review technical reports and communicate results clearly and confidently to non-technical stakeholders.Experience working with international laboratories and subcontracting testing programmes.Commercial awareness and ability to balance technical excellence with client service delivery.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in client-facing roles.

Additional Information

Benefits:  Competitive Salary, Life Assurance 4 x salary, Private Medical Insurance, Healthcash Care Plan, Income Protection, Group Pension Scheme (match contribution of up to 5 %), Option to buy up to 5 days holiday a year, Perkbox (access to discounts), Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support, World-wide career opportunities.