Testing & Compliance Specialist

As an experienced Testing and Compliance Specialist you will report to the Technical Manager, whilst building tight knit relationships with the Design, PD, Buying, Production, Wholesale teams and Vendors, to ensure the performance of the finished products reaches the AllSaints high standards. AllSaints prides itself on our employee's abilities to collaborate and work collectively, so being a team player is also at the top of our list! WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Managing and updating the Company Supplier Manual
• Managing and updating the Company Care Label manual and ensuring all the relevant languages and care advice are added to ensure bulk stock is compliant for all regions
• Managing and updating the Company testing manual to ensure the most up to date testing methods and requirements are followed
• Support the buying teams and Global teams, in assessing existing testing methods and implementing new testing standards and provide training where needed
• Working with wholesale team to check and ensure products are compliant for all required regions, responsible for management of supporting documentation
• Work with Nominated laboratories to carry out seasonal garment spot check testing
• In collaboration with Product Technologist, helping risk assess products at buying stage to reduce compliance & performance issues
• Prepare monthly summaries of all compliance issues or updates to the Technical Manager
• Work with the Senior Technologists on the quarterly vendor score cards
• Provide testing and compliance support for AllSaints Group brands and license partners
• A good knowledge of Sustainability would be beneficial with regards to the processes involved in accreditation
  
  Formal Qualification, preferably in Fabric Technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience in Quality Assurance.
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proven relevant compliance management experience.
• Strategic thinker and strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Good business acumen, including superior written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated success managing new initiatives while meeting operating and budgetary requirements.
• Analyze problems, detect root causes and resolve all issues.
• Excellent time management, planning, organization and prioritization skills.
• Multiproduct experience necessary.
  
  At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.
We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.


• A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
• We are a disability committed certified employer
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
• UNUM employee assistance helpline
• Life assurance cover
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
• Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adaption, menopause)
• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!
#WeAreAllSaints Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand. We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age. Even if you feel you don't tick all the boxes, we'd still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.