An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Raw Material Quality & Compliance Lead to join a leading luxury fashion house working across RTW. This role is pivotal in safeguarding raw material excellence and regulatory compliance across the entire production lifecycle. The position plays a critical role in advancing the brand's sustainability commitments and ethical standards, ensuring full alignment with global regulatory requirements while upholding uncompromising luxury quality expectations.Based in the London office 5 days a week.Main Responsibilities Will Include:Approve all bulk raw materials against master standards, ensuring excellence in hand feel, appearance, structure, and shade consistencyDefine and enforce luxury acceptance thresholds, making final decisions on approvals and rejectionsGovern master standards, ensuring traceability and consistency from development through to productionOversee testing and inspection processes, translating quality reports into clear material and supplier decisionsLead supplier negotiations on quality issues, managing claims, corrective actions, and performance improvementEnsure compliance with global chemical and physical regulations (including REACH and RSLs) and interpret lab test resultsOwn care labelling accuracy and compliance, ensuring alignment with product performance and regulatory requirementsDrive sustainability initiatives by increasing the use of certified and lower-impact materials and improving traceabilityAct as the key technical partner across suppliers and internal teams, identifying risks and driving continuous improvementPerson Specification:Extensive experience in a similar raw materials quality and compliance role in a high-quality or luxury environmentDegree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, or a related fieldAdvanced knowledge of textile construction, dyeing, finishing, and global testing standardsProven experience in care labelling, certification systems, and supplier negotiationStrong sensory evaluation skills and a refined understanding of luxury material standardsClear technical authority with structured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven approachJBRP1_UKTJ