Compliance & Sustainability Manager (B Corp Lead)

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.