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Posted 25 July, 2026

Compliance Lead

Zachary Daniels
Leeds, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Compliance Lead | Fashion Apparel Business

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Hybrid Working

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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    Lead the company's compliance and sustainability strategy, ensuring processes remain aligned with current and future regulatory requirements.

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    Keep up to date with UK, EU and international legislation, assessing business impact and implementing any required changes.

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    Oversee product compliance, ensuring all product information, labelling, technical documentation and supporting records meet legal requirements across multiple markets.

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    Manage the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements and associated product data.

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    Own and maintain key compliance frameworks, including product safety requirements, restricted materials lists and governance documentation.

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    Partner with suppliers to ensure ethical, environmental and traceability standards are consistently met, with all certifications and audits maintained and up to date.

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    Coordinate supplier onboarding from a compliance perspective, ensuring all required documentation and approvals are completed.

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    Produce regular compliance and sustainability reporting, providing clear insights and updates to stakeholders across the business.

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About You:

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    Previous experience in a compliance, sustainability or regulatory role within a product-based retail environment.

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    Strong understanding of UK and EU product legislation, compliance requirements and supply chain governance.

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    Experience working with global supplier networks, including audits, certifications and traceability programmes.

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    Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

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    Strong analytical skills with experience producing reports and managing compliance data.

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    Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

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    A collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships across internal teams and external suppliers.

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