OVERVIEW:
Join us as our Head of Ethical Compliance to play your part in the continued global expansion of a billion-dollar success story in fitness retail.
This opportunity will be a great fit if you have proven track record in apparel or textile manufacturing supply chains. You'll shape and drive Gymshark’s Ethical Strategy, tackling risks and spearheading impactful communications, while leading innovative community projects across our supply chain to ensure Gymshark stands as a powerful force for good.
The hybrid working pattern features a minimum three days a week at our global HQ in Solihull, UK.
FIND THE GYMSHARK WAY
Gymshark has grown rapidly from humble beginnings in a Solihull garage to become a global leader in fitness retail. In such a dynamic, respected, high-growth business, we can offer exciting careers with real opportunity to make your mark and achieve success as a team member and individual. From day one, our mentality has been ambitious, agile, and disruptive. If you share the Gymshark mindset, join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth!
YOUR ROLE
As our Head of Ethical Compliance, you'll lead our ethical compliance strategy, drive global sustainability initiatives, and foster meaningful change across our supply chain. Reporting to the Sustainability Director, this senior role is pivotal in shaping our ethical commitments and community impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing Gymshark's Ethical Compliance strategy to meet global standards.
- Overseeing the global rollout of our Ethical Audit program across supply chain tiers (T1-T4).
- Building and nurturing community projects and supplier relationships within the supply chain.
- Monitoring, managing, and mitigating ethical risks within Gymshark’s and the wider industry supply chain.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for supplier relationships and ethical engagement.
- Managing sustainability reporting, including the Modern Slavery Report and relevant KPIs.
- Leading internal and external communications on ethical practices and community initiatives.
- Driving supplier performance improvements through corrective action plans and training programs.
Delivered Through:
- Leading ethical management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across Gymshark and external partners.
- Aligning the Ethical Compliance Strategy with Gymshark’s commitments, including (FLA) Fair Labour Association membership.
- Driving implementation and transparent reporting of impactful Supply Chain Community Projects.
- Delivering and exceeding performance targets for Ethical Compliance KPIs and commitments.
- Ensuring full compliance with UK and global ethical and legislative standards.
YOUR PROFILE
We are looking for:
- Extensive experience in textile/apparel manufacturing supply chains, including supplier audit programs.
- Proven expertise in ethical management, compliance, FLA standards, and ZDHC or similar industry audits.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, balancing priorities to ensure ethical compliance is prioritised.
- Ability to build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with Gymshark's Ethical Strategy.
- Exceptional data analysis, reporting, and communication skills for internal and external audiences.
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities, driving accountability and performance.
- Experience managing and delivering complex supply chain projects collaboratively.
- Confident in conducting global supplier visits and managing agendas to deliver measurable value.
- Skilled in training development, storytelling, and inspiring ethical practices across all levels.
BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.
Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email [email protected].
THE PERKS.
🙌 Competitive ‘Win Together, Lose Together’ Bonus
🩺 Choice of Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan, paid for by us!
🏖 25 days holidays + your birthday + UK Bank Holidays
💻 A truly Flexible Working Culture
👥 A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
💰 Employer pension contributions up to 7%
🤩 Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
🦈 50% Gymshark Discount
🎁 Gymshark Gift Card for each year of service
🛍️ Discounts, Cashback and Savings programme
🥇 Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
📚 Great Training and Learning Resources
🖥 Choice of hardware and access to the best software
🤒 Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
🧸 Very Generous Family Leave package – we support you extending your family
🍎 Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ
🏋️♂️ Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership
👉 Free monthly massages
💈 Beauty and Barber facilities
🚘 Free on-site parking
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What We Do
Gymshark is one of the fastest growing and most recognisable fitness apparel and accessories brands, supported by over 5 million highly engaged social media followers and customers in 100’s of countries. Imagine working in a world of rapid change, where open minded, ambitious, curious, creative and resourceful people exist. We're always looking for great people and if you can imagine yourself here, this could be the place for you.
