At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance and sustainability initiatives across a global supplier network in the fashion industry.
- Company: Dynamic fashion apparel business with a focus on compliance and sustainability.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion supply chain.
- Qualifications: Experience in compliance or sustainability within retail, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 32500 - 32500 £ per year.
We're looking for a Compliance Lead to join our clients Product & Supply team and take ownership of compliance, sustainability and product governance across their supplier network. This is a key role focused on ensuring products, suppliers and processes meet all relevant regulatory requirements while helping the business stay ahead of evolving legislation.
Working cross-functionally with Product, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Quality teams, you'll drive compliance initiatives, strengthen supplier standards and provide expert guidance to minimise risk across the business.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the company's compliance and sustainability strategy, ensuring processes remain aligned with current and future regulatory requirements.
- Keep up to date with UK, EU and international legislation, assessing business impact and implementing any required changes.
- Oversee product compliance, ensuring all product information, labelling, technical documentation and supporting records meet legal requirements across multiple markets.
- Manage the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements and associated product data.
- Own and maintain key compliance frameworks, including product safety requirements, restricted materials lists and governance documentation.
- Partner with suppliers to ensure ethical, environmental and traceability standards are consistently met, with all certifications and audits maintained and up to date.
- Coordinate supplier onboarding from a compliance perspective, ensuring all required documentation and approvals are completed.
- Produce regular compliance and sustainability reporting, providing clear insights and updates to stakeholders across the business.
- Previous experience in a compliance, sustainability or regulatory role within a product-based retail environment.
- Strong understanding of UK and EU product legislation, compliance requirements and supply chain governance.
- Experience working with global supplier networks, including audits, certifications and traceability programmes.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills with experience producing reports and managing compliance data.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- A collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships across internal teams and external suppliers.
Compliance Lead in Leeds employer: Zachary Daniels Recruitment
Join a globally recognised business in Manchester as a Strategic Product Director, where you will be part of a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises collaboration and excellence. With competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, the company is committed to employee growth and development, offering unique opportunities to lead high-performing teams and shape impactful product strategies. This role not only promises a rewarding career but also the chance to make a significant difference in a market-leading organisation.
Contact Details:
Zachary Daniels Recruitment Recruitment Team
