SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER in Livingston

Norty Ltd, parent company to 11 leading clothing brands, has supplied top-quality garments to decorators and embroiderers in the printwear and promotions market for over two decades. Our brand family includes the hugely popular AWDis, ProRTX, and Henbury.

Our vision is to be the world's canvas for self-expression, and our mission is to create incredible clothing that people love to make, sell, and wear.

Our core values guide the way we do business:

• Do the right thing – We take active responsibility for delivering the best blanks at the best price while ensuring we are ethical and transparent in our processes.
• Work together – Acting as one, we deliver a sum greater than our individual parts through collaboration.
• Do it with passion – We are passionate about the impact our clothing makes and strive to deliver unrivalled quality, value, and choice.
• Do what you can to make the world a better place – We continually look for opportunities to make a positive change.
• Never stand still – We adapt and generate innovations based on leading the market.

PRINCIPLE SCOPE & PURPOSE OF JOB

Reporting to the Head of Brands, this role ensures products and supply chains meet regulatory requirements across the UK, EU, and US, while supporting brand, marketing, and sales teams with clear, accurate sustainability information. This is a hands-on role spanning supply chain compliance, regulatory oversight, and cross-departmental communication, with the opportunity to establish and scale a dedicated compliance team.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement Norty's sustainability and compliance framework.
• Monitor and interpret legislation across UK, EU, and US markets.
• Ensure product compliance (labelling, materials, documentation) across all territories.
• Lead supply chain mapping across China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, improving visibility and traceability.
• Lead the transition of products to preferred materials for all brand portfolios.
• Roll out and monitor our Digital Product Passport requirements and related data structures.
• Work with suppliers on ethical, environmental, and traceability standards.
• Support audits, certifications, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Translate sustainability and compliance data into clear messaging for marketing and sales teams.
• Provide brand-specific sustainability guidance aligned to positioning and customer base.
• Equip sales teams with accurate, credible sustainability narratives.
• Track and report sustainability metrics and maintain compliance documentation.
• Establish and develop Norty's compliance capability, including processes, tools, and team requirements.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3–6+ years' experience in sustainability, compliance, or sourcing (apparel or consumer goods).
• Strong understanding of global supply chains (especially Asia).
• Knowledge of UK, EU, and US regulatory requirements.
• Experience with supply chain mapping, traceability, or product-level data management.
• Familiarity with Digital Product Passports or upcoming EU sustainability legislation (preferred).
• Experience working with suppliers, audits, and certifications.
• Ability to translate technical detail into clear, usable information.
• Experience setting up processes or building capability within a growing function is a plus.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.

KEY STRENGTHS

• Detail-oriented and risk-aware.
• Practical and solutions-focused.
• Strong communicator across technical and commercial teams.
• Able to balance compliance with operational realities.

BENEFITS

• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity leave.
• Enhanced paternity leave.
• Free parking.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.

ABILITY TO COMMUTE/RELOCATE

Livingston EH54: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).