Technical Manager

Company: Consumer Additions and Consumer Exec

Location: London

Posted: April 11th, 2026

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Associate Director @ Consumer Additions | Talent Acquisition, Fashion, Retail, Beauty & Lifestyle

I've exclusively partnered with a premium lifestyle brand who are looking for an experienced Compliance & Technical Manager to join their team on a part-time, fixed-term basis. Working across the their brand portfolio, you will take ownership of product compliance, safety, sustainability, and technical standards - ensuring all ranges meet the required legal, ethical, environmental, and quality benchmarks across global markets.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background who is passionate about developing robust processes, building trusted supplier relationships, and supporting teams to deliver compliant, sustainable, and high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of product compliance across multiple categories and regions, ensuring adherence to UK, EU, and international regulations.
Embed B Corp principles into product specifications, sourcing, testing, and supplier requirements.
Maintain and update the company compliance manual, policies, and testing requirements.
Monitor changes in legislation and standards, translating them into clear, actionable updates for product development.
Ensure suppliers meet all technical, compliance, and sustainability specifications.
Oversee testing from sample through to bulk production, ensuring products meet safety, performance, and environmental standards.
Manage sustainability data collection and maintain accurate records to support audits, certification renewals, and B Corp assessments.
Work closely with suppliers to ensure certifications, technical files, and labelling are compliant.
Lead supplier engagement on sustainable materials, ethical practices, and environmental initiatives.
Provide training and guidance to Product, Design, and Garment Technology teams.
Partner with design, sourcing, and marketing to ensure sustainability-related product claims are accurate and substantiated.
Manage the critical path for compliance, sustainability, and technical milestones.
Maintain accurate, accessible documentation for relevant teams.
Drive continuous improvement in sustainability performance, identifying opportunities for reduced footprint, recyclability, and supply chain transparency.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a compliance or technical management role withinfashion, textiles, or consumer products.
Strong knowledge of UK, EU, and international compliance standards, product safety regulations, and testing protocols.
Understanding of sustainability legislation, environmental standards, and certifications.
Experience managing suppliers and external testing houses.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Knowledge of sustainable and ethical product standards is essential.

This is a part-time, fixed term contact, working hybrid 3 days office, 2 home.

If you don't hear from me within 7 days, please understand on this occasion your cv hasn't been successful.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion

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