Head of QA & Technical Menswear

TRP Recruitment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel business in the UK is seeking a Senior QA Manager to lead the technical function for their menswear categories. The role requires a strong leader with in-depth knowledge in menswear, responsible for managing quality, compliance, and supplier standards. The ideal candidate will ensure the technical critical path is maintained while collaborating across teams for fast-paced product development. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as sponsorship is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Strong leadership skills.
• In-depth expertise in menswear.

Responsibilities

• Set and implement QA and technical strategy.
• Oversee fit, grading, construction, testing, and fabric performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Manage technical critical path and approvals.
• Work with factories to ensure product quality.

Job description

Job Description

We are working on a brilliant senior opportunity with a fast-paced apparel business to lead the QA and technical function across their menswear categories. This is a commercially focused, hands‑on role for a technical expert who can confidently manage fit, quality, compliance, and supplier standards while partnering cross‑functionally to deliver on the critical path.

The successful candidate will bring leadership, resilience, and in‑depth menswear expertise to support a multi‑brand, high‑volume product environment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities will include

• Set and implement QA and technical strategy aligned with brand and customer requirements
• Oversee fit, grading, construction, testing, and fabric performance across menswear categories
• Ensure full compliance with UK, EU, and international regulations and licensing standards
• Own the technical critical path and drive timely approvals and problem resolution
• Work closely with offshore factories to ensure consistent product quality and manage supplier performance
• Resolve technical and compliance issues at speed without compromising brand integrity
• Partner with design, production, sourcing and supply chain to support fast‑paced product development
• Support continuous improvement in quality …