Compliance Manager - Footwear & Handbags

Apply for Compliance Manager - Footwear & Handbags at Kurt Geiger in London, ENG, GB.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters.

The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style. We Are One:
For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all footwear and handbag suppliers, factories, and products comply with applicable regulatory requirements, in terms of testing and labelling for each market, customer standards, ethical sourcing policies, and company quality expectations. Working closely with the Head of Sourcing, the role drives supplier compliance, social and environmental responsibility, product safety, and continuous improvement across the sourcing network.

• Supplier Compliance & Audits:
  Develop, implement, and maintain supplier compliance programs. Provide guidance on new legislation la Ensure all suppliers meet company standards for social, ethical, environmental, and legal compliance. Coordinate and manage factory audits, including social, environmental, quality, security, and technical audits. Track corrective action plans CAPs and ensure timely closure of audit findings. Evaluate and approve new suppliers based on compliance requirements.
• Regulatory & Product Compliance:
  Ensure footwear and handbags comply with applicable regulations in destination markets. Monitor changes in global regulations related to product safety, restricted substances, labeling, packaging, and environmental requirements. Coordinate product testing with accredited laboratories. Maintain documentation supporting product compliance and certifications.
• Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing:
  Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives across the supplier base. Drive compliance with responsible sourcing policies and environmental standards. Monitor supplier performance against ESG and sustainability goals. Promote continuous improvement in environmental and social practices.
• Supplier Development:
  Train suppliers on compliance requirements and industry best practices. Work collaboratively with sourcing teams to improve supplier performance. Conduct supplier risk assessments and recommend improvement plans. Build long‑term partnerships focused on responsible sourcing.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain compliance records, certifications, audit reports, and testing documentation. Prepare compliance dashboards and KPI reports for the Head of Sourcing. Monitor supplier compliance performance and identify potential risks. Support customer compliance requests and external audits.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Sourcing, Quality, Product Development, Logistics, and Legal teams. Support new product launches by ensuring compliance requirements are met. Assist in resolving compliance‑related issues impacting production or shipment. Participate in customer meetings related to compliance and sustainability.

• Supplier audit completion rate.
• Awareness of regulatory compliance in selling markets.
• Corrective action closure within agreed timelines.
• Supplier compliance score improvement.
• Product testing pass rate.
• On‑time compliance documentation.
• Supplier certification Sustainability and ESG compliance metrics.

• Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, or Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in compliance, social auditing, sustainability, or…