Senior Footwear Technologist

Retail Human Resources plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Job summary

Retail Human Resources plc, in partnership with a leading high-street footwear brand, seeks a senior footwear technologist (open to technologist level) for a hybrid London role. You will oversee all ladies footwear own-brand product, owning quality and fit, and set technical standards for materials, construction and performance.

The position offers a competitive salary up to £51k, employee discount, pension, and enhanced maternity leave.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing ladies footwear and quality control.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and factories.
• Knowledge of UK and international footwear regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all ladies footwear own-brand product quality and fit.
• Set and review technical standards for materials, construction, and performance.
• Develop supplier relationships and provide training on quality standards.

Skills

Footwear quality

Supplier management

Fit testing

Regulatory compliance

Job description

I'm delighted to be partnering with a leading high-street footwear brand, who is looking for a senior footwear technologist (also open to technologist level). The role is hybrid, four days in the office and one from home. They are however, open to someone wanting to work part-time and do 3-4 days on the office. (salary pro-rated).
The brands' concept is catwalk-inspired, trend-responsive and statement-led. Their vision is to always make the shoe a central part of the outfit. They're edgy, contemporary and confident.

This role will be overseeing all of the ladies footwear own-brand product. You'll be responsible for product quality and fit ownership, ensuring products meet quality standards before production and sale. You'll set and review technical standards for materials, construction, fit and performance.

The role requires someone who has experience in women's footwear, who can build strong relationships with suppliers and factories, and keep a firm eye on customers returns and satisfaction.You'll also have experience liaising with warehouse quality inspection teams, providing training and education to other teams on quality and fit standards and be an expert in UK and international footwear regulations.

This is an opportunity to join an established retail business with ambitious growth plans, strong brand equity and a large, engaged customer base. You’ll have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence commercial performance and build meaningful long-term customer relationships at scale.

In return, the company offers a salary of up to 51k depending on experience, employee discount, pension scheme, and enhanced maternity leave. This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to work from the office four days a week and one from home. The office is based in central London.

Reference: AW - OSSFT - 01