At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality, compliance, and sustainability initiatives while driving strategic governance.
- Company: Dynamic retail company focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a team committed to continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
- Why this job: Shape the future of quality and sustainability in a global context.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Quality, Compliance, or Sustainability with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 74250 - 90750 £ per year.
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 A 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
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead QA, QC, Compliance and Sustainability functions, writing procedures where needed and evolving methods of collection to meet customer requirements
- Manage sustainability and compliance communication internally and with customers, attending regular meetings, trainings, seminars.
- Undertake ongoing research, study and training on latest sustainability and compliance requirements in the industry
- Work with the company’s cross functional departments to facilitate checking traceability and validation of compliance, sustainability related paperwork
- Own quality strategy, product safety and compliance governance, advising and guiding team on global and relevant testing standards
- Develop supplier compliance programmes, audit frameworks and scorecards, driving improvement through ongoing work with In-Country sourcing teams
- Own quality strategy, product safety and compliance governance, advising and guiding team on global and relevant testing standards
- Evolve and Update Risk Assessments
- Act as subject matter expert on emerging UK and EU regulations.
- Global Integration Act as the primary liaison between global Quality, Compliance, Sustainability and Sourcing teams.
- Develop a roadmap to integrate processes into global operating frameworks.
- Identify opportunities to transition administrative activities into shared service functions, keeping Uk resource focused on strategic priorities
- Establish clear ownership, governance and accountability across UK and global teams.
- Drive organisational change and integration
- Regulatory Leadership Lead readiness for Digital Product Passports, EPR, PPWR, ESPR and future EU sustainability legislation.
- Develop supply chain traceability and sustainability reporting capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with retailers and regulatory requirements across all markets.
- Direct leadership of QA, QC and Compliance personnel.
- Develop future capability and succession plans.
- Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
- KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
- 10+ years' experience in Quality, Compliance, Product Safety, Sustainability or Supply Chain Governance.
- Experience within Retail, Textiles, Homewares, Consumer Products
- Strong understanding of UK and EU consumer product legislation.
- Experience managing supplier compliance and international supply chains.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading transformation, change management or shared service integration initiatives preferred.
- Experience with ethical audit programs: SMETA, BSCI, SLCP, etc.
- Experience with sustainability & environmental programs: GOTS, GRS, RCS, OCS, BCSS, Higg Index etc.
- Understanding Sourcing and Selling market country laws, regulations – or research/study as needed
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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract.
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Head of Quality in Manchester employer: Tagged Resources Ltd
Tagged Resources Ltd is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, perfect for those looking to thrive in customer success roles. With a focus on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to enhance their skills while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative environment in the UK. The company values proactive individuals who are eager to make a meaningful impact, making it an ideal place for passionate professionals.
