Compliance Manager

Retail Human Resources plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working options

Private medical

Job summary

Retail Human Resources plc in Manchester seeks a senior Compliance and Sourcing Manager to lead supplier compliance, ethical trade and product traceability. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure audit readiness, transparency and regulatory alignment including the rollout of Digital Product Passports (DPP).

The role targets candidates with hands-on compliance, ethical trade or sourcing experience in fashion or textiles, and a strong knowledge of global supply chains and audit

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, ethical trade or sourcing in fashion/textiles.
• Strong knowledge of global supply chains and traceability.
• Hands-on experience with supplier audits and compliance frameworks (SMETA, SEDEX).
• Understanding of product compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of Digital Product Passports (DPP).

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier compliance programs and audits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure audit readiness and transparency.
• Drive improvements across the supply chain and regulatory alignment.
• Support rollout of Digital Product Passports / traceability initiatives.

Skills

Global supply chain

Supplier audits

Regulatory compliance

Digital Product Passports

Traceability

Education

Experience in fashion/textiles compliance

Tools

SMETA

SEDEX

Job description

This is a fabulous opportunity for a compliance and sourcing manager to join a leading brand and success story in a senior capacity.

Acting as the internal expert on supplier compliance, ethical trade and product traceability, you will be working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure the business is audit-ready, transparent and aligned with evolving regulations including the rollout of Digital Product Passports (DPP).

The role will be suitable for candidates experienced in a compliance, ethical trade or sourcing role within fashion or textiles; with a strong knowledge of global supply chains; hands‑on experience with supplier audits and compliance frameworks (SMETA, SEDEX); an understanding of product compliance and regulatory requirements; and a strong working knowledge of Digital Product Passports / supply chain traceability.

Day to day you will be Manchester-based, with regular international travel to visit suppliers, support audits and drive compliance improvements across the supply chain.

You will be part of a business which genuinely cares about their employees plus there are hybrid/flexible working options and a very competitive benefits package including private medical.

Reference: CB-16136A