Head of QA & Technical Menswear

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

Job summary

An apparel business in Luton is seeking a Senior QA Lead to manage the quality and technical function for menswear categories. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in menswear and will oversee compliance, fit, and supplier standards. This role is hands-on and requires collaborative work across various departments to ensure product quality and timely approvals. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• In-depth menswear expertise.
• Strong leadership and resilience.
• Ability to manage compliance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set and implement QA and technical strategy.
• Oversee fit and fabric performance across menswear categories.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations.
• Drive problem resolution in the technical critical path.
• Work with offshore factories on product quality.
• Collaborate with design and supply chain to support product development.

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 …