Manchester
Reporting to the Category & Design Director, the Head of Quality, Compliance & Sustainability will lead the overall quality, product testing and safety, factory compliance and sustainability agenda across the business. The role will provide strategic leadership to the existing QA and QC teams whilst building a future-ready governance framework capable of supporting growth on a global basis\nA key objective is to integrate the business into the wider operating model, leveraging global resources, shared services and specialist expertise. The successful candidate will elevate the UK function from transactional execution to strategic governance, ensuring the team focuses on risk management, supplier performance, regulatory readiness and continuous improvement, whilst ensuring the day to day is delivered\n\nMAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nLead QA, QC, Compliance and Sustainability functions, writing procedures where needed and evolving methods of collection to meet customer requirements\n\nManage sustainability and compliance communication internally as well with customers and attend regular meetings, trainings, seminars.\n\nUndertake ongoing research, study and training on latest sustainability and compliance requirements in the industry\n\nWork with the company’s cross functional departments to facilitate checking traceability and validation of compliance, sustainability related paperwork\n\nOwn quality strategy, product safety and compliance governance, advising and guiding team on global and relevant testing standards\n\nDevelop supplier compliance programmes, audit frameworks and scorecards, driving improvement through ongoing work with In-Country sourcing teams\n\nOwn quality strategy, product safety and compliance governance, advising and guiding team on global and relevant testing standards\nEvolve and Update Risk Assessments\n\nOversee testing programmes including requirements for the company and Customers and relevant production inspections\n\nLead sustainability initiatives including traceability, environmental certifications and carbon reporting.\nAct as subject matter expert on emerging UK and EU regulations.\nBuild reporting frameworks for customers, licensors and senior leadership.\nPartner with Category, Design, Sales, Merchandising and Sourcing teams to ensure compliance is embedded into product development.\n\nManage a small team of on-site QA personnel and collaborate with In- Country teams,\n\nAct as the primary liaison between global Quality, Compliance, Sustainability and Sourcing teams.\n\nDevelop a roadmap to integrate processes into global operating frameworks.\n\nIdentify opportunities to transition administrative activities into shared service functions, keeping Uk resource focused on strategic priorities\n\nEstablish clear ownership, governance and accountability across UK and global teams.\n\nStandardise processes, reporting and best practice across regions.\n\nDrive organisational change and integration\n\nLead readiness for Digital Product Passports, EPR, PPWR, ESPR and future EU sustainability legislation.\n\nDevelop supply chain traceability and sustainability reporting capabilities.\n\nEnsure compliance with retailers and regulatory requirements across all markets.\n\nDirect leadership of QA, QC and Compliance personnel.\nDevelop future capability and succession plans.\nBuild a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and proactive risk management.\n\nKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED\n\n10+ years' experience in Quality, Compliance, Product Safety, Sustainability or Supply Chain Governance.\nExperience within Retail, Textiles, Homewares, Consumer Products\nStrong understanding of UK and EU consumer product legislation.\nExperience managing supplier compliance and international supply chains.\nStrong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.\nExperience leading transformation, change management or shared service integration initiatives preferred.\n\nExperience with ethical audit programs: SMETA, BSCI, SLCP, etc.\n\nExperience with sustainability & environmental programs: GOTS, GRS, RCS, OCS, BCSS, Higg Index etc.\n\nUnderstanding Sourcing and Selling market country laws, regulations – or research/study as needed\n\n*By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. 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