Clothing Development Manager in Bristol

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Job Function: Clothing Development Manager

Job Term: FTC

Job Region: Bristol

Posted Date: 6 Jan 2026

Job Overview

TVS are working as part of Team Leidos, a defence and logistics specialist team, supporting a major contract that provides an end‑to‑end supply chain service delivering commodity and inventory savings to the UK Ministry of Defence.

We are recruiting a R&D Clothing Manager – Textiles at the Team Leidos offices in Emersons Green, Bristol, to be part of a vibrant and dynamic team committed to transforming the way the MOD works. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave.

Job Responsibilities

Work with the team to manage, develop and deliver new customer requirements of textile clothing. Collaborate with customers and suppliers at all stages of item development, write specifications, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and relevant legislation. Brief relevant technical managers and provide customer‑ and industry‑facing support and guidance on all new developments.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in a retail environment, preferably with clothing.
• Highly motivated and detail‑oriented.
• Effective communicator at all levels.
• Proficient in data analysis with good knowledge of MS Office applications, databases and spreadsheets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer‑matched contributions.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays (5 of which can be taken flexibly).
• Holiday buy‑back scheme (up to 5 additional days).
• Established hybrid working structure.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to virtual GP consultations, mental health support, online physiotherapy, CONNECTPlus long‑term health condition support and wellbeing resources.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Professional membership and study sponsorship.
• Pass scheme (£100 per year for training of your choice).
• Quarterly employee recognition awards.
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward.
• Benefits hub with employee retail discounts.
• Discounted eye test vouchers.
• Early finish Fridays.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. The process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

Job Location

Building 8, Monarch Court, The Brooms, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7FH

TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a forces‑friendly employer.