Compliance Manager (Apparel)

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Compliance Executive from an apparel background to join a long-established manufacturer. Driving compliance across a global manufacturing base, this role is key in ensuring operations and products remain ethically responsible, legally compliant and aligned with sustainability & corporate governance standards across international markets.\\n\\nThe role will require extensive overseas travel (60%) and the successful candidate will be expected to travel between international operations including Bangladesh & Cambodia.\\n\\nCompliance Executive – Main responsibilities\\n\\n * Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies and procedures tailored to garment manufacture.\\n\\n * Ensure adherence to local and international laws relating to labour practices, product safety, trade regulations, consumer protection, and environmental standards.\\n\\n * Lead internal audits and agree action plans with Senior Leadership Team and compliance teams to address any compliance issues or breaches.\\n\\n * Monitor supplier and factory compliance to ensure any action plans arising from audits are followed up and implemented.\\n\\n * Reporting to the Group Operations Director and presenting progress, results and issues to the board.\\n\\n * Manage training and awareness programs across the business to promote a culture of integrity and accountability.\\n\\n * Stay current with evolving industry regulations and update stakeholders accordingly.\\n\\n * Interface with regulators, third-party auditors, and industry bodies as needed.\\n\\nCompliance Executive – Required Skills & Experience\\n\\n * 5+ years of experience in compliance within the clothing industry.\\n\\n * Deep understanding of standards required by ISO, Sedex, Higg etc in ethical sourcing, sustainability frameworks, and international trade and labour laws.\\n\\n * Proven experience managing audits and compliance programs in complex global supply chains.\\n\\n * Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organisation.\\n\\n * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.\\n\\n * Applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK status