At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance, compliance, and sustainability initiatives across the business.
- Company: Dynamic retail company focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape global standards.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to ethical practices and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Elevate quality governance and make a real impact in a growing global market.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Quality, Compliance, or Sustainability with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ 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.
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.
Head of Quality Assurance in Manchester employer: Tagged Resources Recruitment specialists supplying Fashion, Beauty, Food and Home
As a leading player in the retail sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises quality, compliance, and sustainability. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative culture, we empower our teams to drive strategic initiatives while enjoying the benefits of a global network. Located in the UK, we provide unique opportunities for growth and innovation, making us an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
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Tagged Resources Recruitment specialists supplying Fashion, Beauty, Food and Home Recruitment Team
