Head of QA & Technical Menswear

TRP Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel business in the UK is seeking a Senior QA and Technical Manager to oversee quality assurance and technical functions for menswear categories. This hands-on role involves implementing QA strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and extensive menswear expertise to support a fast-paced, multi-brand environment. This position does not offer sponsorship, so applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Expertise in menswear with a strong technical background.
• Experience in managing cross-functional partnerships.
• Ability to oversee compliance with international standards.

Responsibilities

• Set and implement QA and technical strategy aligned with brand requirements.
• Oversee fit, grading, construction, and testing across menswear categories.
• Drive timely approvals and work closely with factories for quality management.

Skills

Leadership

Fit management

Quality compliance

Supplier management

Problem resolution

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 …