London | £60,000 | Hybrid
We are partnering with an ambitious, design-led consumer brand seeking an experienced Compliance & Sustainability Manager to take ownership of its B Corp recertification and broader ESG agenda.
This is a senior, hands-on position with responsibility for embedding responsible business practices across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will lead B Corp strategy, oversee ESG governance and data integrity, support regulatory readiness, and deliver enhanced product traceability programmes, including Digital Product Passports.
This role suits a detail-oriented and commercially aware professional who enjoys building structured frameworks, working cross-functionally, and driving measurable progress within a growing brand environment.
Key Responsibilities:
B Corp Strategy & ESG Leadership
- Act as the internal lead for B Corp certification and recertification cycles
- Own improvement roadmaps, coordinating actions across departments to strengthen impact performance
- Ensure business operations remain aligned with B Corp principles and evolving ESG best practice
- Maintain policies, governance documentation, and audit-ready evidence
ESG Reporting, Systems & Controls
- Establish and manage robust ESG data collection and validation processes
- Map environmental and social metrics to recognised reporting frameworks, including emerging European requirements (e.g., CSRD)
- Implement structured internal controls to ensure consistency, traceability, and assurance readiness
- Support submission processes for B Corp and other sustainability-related disclosures
Regulatory Compliance & Digital Product Passports
- Monitor upcoming UK and EU sustainability and product legislation
- Translate regulatory requirements into practical internal procedures and supplier expectations
- Lead the implementation of Digital Product Passports, defining required data sets, supplier workflows, and scalable product record systems
Product Compliance & Documentation
- Support technical product compliance activities and documentation management
- Ensure alignment between compliance obligations, sustainability standards, and responsible marketing claims
Supplier Onboarding & Responsible Sourcing
- Manage ESG and compliance requirements within supplier onboarding processes
- Coordinate factory audits and track corrective action plans
- Engage suppliers on traceability, transparency, and responsible sourcing initiatives
- Training & Continuous Improvement
- Deliver internal training and guidance on B Corp standards and ESG requirements
- Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across teams
Essential Experience
- Demonstrated experience in ESG, sustainability, compliance, or technical roles within fashion, lifestyle, or consumer goods sectors
- Direct involvement in leading B Corp certification or recertification processes
- Strong understanding of ESG reporting expectations and governance controls
- Working knowledge of UK/EU product compliance and sustainability regulation
- Experience delivering cross-functional implementation projects
- Strong analytical and systems capability, particularly in product and supply chain data
- Desirable
- Experience implementing Digital Product Passports or traceability programmes
- Familiarity with PLM, ERP, or supplier data management systems
Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
