Brand Addition

Senior Sustainability Manager Based in Manchester Hybrid minimum 3 days in the office Salary range £50,000 -£60,000 Contract type: permanent At Brand Addition, responsibility isn t just a value it s the way we do business. We re committed to making a positive difference for our clients, our people, our communities, and our planet What You ll Be Doing Lead our sustainability strategy: • Develop and deliver Brand Addition s sustainability roadmap, aligned with our parent company s ESG commitments. • Set clear sustainability goals and track progress against them. Own our reporting and compliance: • Build systems to capture and manage sustainability data on the product that we supply and the services we consume. • Lead internal and external reporting, including SECR, ESOS, Producer Responsibility, and ESG requirements. • Publish our annual sustainability report in line with global standards (e.g. GRI). Support teams and clients: • Be the go-to expert on sustainability across procurement, product development, operations, and marketing. • Partner with Account Directors to help clients make informed, sustainable choices that move them closer to their net-zero goals. Engage our value chain: • Lead sustainability assessments such as Ecovadis and CDP. • Collaborate with suppliers to reduce emissions and environmental impact from sourcing through to delivery. • Contribute to tenders, RFPs, and client audits to maintain best-in-class standards. What We re Looking For We re looking for a strategic thinker, a problem-solver, and a true sustainability advocate. You ll bring: • Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives within a business environment. • Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, sustainability legislation, and reporting standards. • Experience working with consumer goods (garments, textiles, small electrics, drinkware, paper goods, packaging). • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • A collaborative, proactive mindset with the ability to inspire change. • Bonus: Experience with sustainability assessments (Ecovadis, CDP), data systems, and client engagement. Your Background You ll likely have: • A track record of delivering sustainability strategies in businesses with global procurement, outsourced manufacturing, and customisation. • Experience driving improvements in indirect supply chains. • Familiarity with SECR, ESOS, TCFD, GHG Protocol, GRI, CDP, and Ecovadis. • Strong analytical skills and confidence with sustainability data and reporting tools. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

Quality & Product Compliance Manager Location: Manchester/London Salary Range: £60,000 - £75,000 Reporting to: Director of Global Purchasing, Merchandising and Compliance Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About Brand Addition Brand Addition is a global leader in the creative promotional merchandise industry. We work with some of the world s most recognisable brands such as Michelin, Google, ABB, Scania, Unilever, Nissan, and RBS to deliver high-quality, branded products that build awareness and engagement. We re proud of our reputation for quality, service, and customer satisfaction. As part of our continued commitment to excellence, we re looking for a dedicated and experienced Quality & Product Compliance Manager to lead our quality and compliance agenda across our global operations. Why This Role Matters Robust quality systems and assurance are critical to our business and our clients. Product safety, regulatory compliance, and consistent quality underpin our reputation and the trust our clients place in us. This role ensures that every product we deliver meets the highest standards protecting our customers, our brand, and our supply chain integrity. As Quality & Product Compliance Manager, you ll be responsible for the global quality function, managing a team with direct reports across the UK and Asia. You ll also act as the customer s voice within the organisation ensuring that our operations support customer requirements and expectations around product quality and compliance. What You ll Be Doing Lead and Evolve our Quality & Compliance Strategy • Develop and continuously improve our product compliance and quality management strategy and systems. • Ensure alignment with evolving regulations, client expectations, and industry best practices. Coordinate Global Quality Operations • Represent quality across the business, ensuring consistent standards and practices. • Manage and support the global quality team, including oversight of the vendor quality function to ensure alignment with business-wide objectives. Customer-Facing Quality Support • Lead customer audits, representing Brand Addition s quality standards and practices across the business. • Support customer quality-related matters, working closely with the QA team to ensure consistency and responsiveness. • Act as the escalation point for quality issues, ensuring timely resolution and driving continuous improvement. • Champion a consistent and professional approach to customer interactions related to product quality. Regulatory Compliance and Readiness • Stay informed of all relevant existing and upcoming regulations across our markets, including ESPR, REACH, WEEE, and packaging and battery regulations. • Coordinate internal efforts to ensure the business is prepared for compliance across all applicable jurisdictions, including implementation of required changes. Certified Management Systems • Maintain and improve our certified management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO27001 and ISO45001), directly supported by the Quality Systems Manager. • Ensure internal audits are planned and undertaken effectively, and that any issues raised are successfully resolved in line with continual improvement principles. Who We re Looking For We re looking for a confident and collaborative leader with: • A passion for product compliance, quality management, and good governance. • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. • A hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. • Experience working in a business that operates through outsourced manufacturing, global procurement services and product sourcing. Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you ll likely have: • Proven experience in a compliance or quality role, ideally within a business that operates through outsourced manufacturing, global procurement, subcontract manufacture, and product decoration/customisation. • Strong expertise in product and vendor compliance, including regulatory frameworks, documentation requirements, and customer-facing activities such as issue resolution and complaints management. • In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and familiarity with ISO 27001 and ISO 45001. • Experience managing supplier audits, product testing, and third-party inspection processes. • Familiarity with international regulations such as REACH, WEEE, ESPR, and packaging compliance. • Excellent leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional or international teams. • Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK and non-UK offices and supplier locations. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

Senior Sustainability Manager Based in Manchester Hybrid minimum 3 days in the office Salary range £50,000 -£60,000 Contract type: permanent At Brand Addition, responsibility isn't just a value-it's the way we do business. We're committed to making a positive difference for our clients, our people, our communities, and our planet What You'll Be Doing Lead our sustainability strategy: • Develop and deliver Brand Addition's sustainability roadmap, aligned with our parent company's ESG commitments. • Set clear sustainability goals and track progress against them. Own our reporting and compliance: • Build systems to capture and manage sustainability data on the product that we supply and the services we consume. • Lead internal and external reporting, including SECR, ESOS, Producer Responsibility, and ESG requirements. • Publish our annual sustainability report in line with global standards (e.g. GRI). Support teams and clients: • Be the go-to expert on sustainability across procurement, product development, operations, and marketing. • Partner with Account Directors to help clients make informed, sustainable choices that move them closer to their net-zero goals. Engage our value chain: • Lead sustainability assessments such as Ecovadis and CDP. • Collaborate with suppliers to reduce emissions and environmental impact from sourcing through to delivery. • Contribute to tenders, RFPs, and client audits to maintain best-in-class standards. What We're Looking For We're looking for a strategic thinker, a problem-solver, and a true sustainability advocate. You'll bring: • Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives within a business environment. • Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, sustainability legislation, and reporting standards. • Experience working with consumer goods (garments, textiles, small electrics, drinkware, paper goods, packaging). • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • A collaborative, proactive mindset with the ability to inspire change. • Bonus: Experience with sustainability assessments (Ecovadis, CDP), data systems, and client engagement. Your Background You'll likely have: • A track record of delivering sustainability strategies in businesses with global procurement, outsourced manufacturing, and customisation. • Experience driving improvements in indirect supply chains. • Familiarity with SECR, ESOS, TCFD, GHG Protocol, GRI, CDP, and Ecovadis. • Strong analytical skills and confidence with sustainability data and reporting tools.

Quality & Product Compliance Manager Location: Manchester/London Salary Range: £60,000 - £75,000 Reporting to: Director of Global Purchasing, Merchandising and Compliance Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About Brand Addition Brand Addition is a global leader in the creative promotional merchandise industry. We work with some of the world's most recognisable brands-such as Michelin, Google, ABB, Scania, Unilever, Nissan, and RBS-to deliver high-quality, branded products that build awareness and engagement. We're proud of our reputation for quality, service, and customer satisfaction. As part of our continued commitment to excellence, we're looking for a dedicated and experienced Quality & Product Compliance Manager to lead our quality and compliance agenda across our global operations. Why This Role Matters Robust quality systems and assurance are critical to our business and our clients. Product safety, regulatory compliance, and consistent quality underpin our reputation and the trust our clients place in us. This role ensures that every product we deliver meets the highest standards-protecting our customers, our brand, and our supply chain integrity. As Quality & Product Compliance Manager, you'll be responsible for the global quality function, managing a team with direct reports across the UK and Asia. You'll also act as the customer's voice within the organisation-ensuring that our operations support customer requirements and expectations around product quality and compliance. What You'll Be Doing Lead and Evolve our Quality & Compliance Strategy • Develop and continuously improve our product compliance and quality management strategy and systems. • Ensure alignment with evolving regulations, client expectations, and industry best practices. Coordinate Global Quality Operations • Represent quality across the business, ensuring consistent standards and practices. • Manage and support the global quality team, including oversight of the vendor quality function to ensure alignment with business-wide objectives. Customer-Facing Quality Support • Lead customer audits, representing Brand Addition's quality standards and practices across the business. • Support customer quality-related matters, working closely with the QA team to ensure consistency and responsiveness. • Act as the escalation point for quality issues, ensuring timely resolution and driving continuous improvement. • Champion a consistent and professional approach to customer interactions related to product quality. Regulatory Compliance and Readiness • Stay informed of all relevant existing and upcoming regulations across our markets, including ESPR, REACH, WEEE, and packaging and battery regulations. • Coordinate internal efforts to ensure the business is prepared for compliance across all applicable jurisdictions, including implementation of required changes. Certified Management Systems • Maintain and improve our certified management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO27001 and ISO45001), directly supported by the Quality Systems Manager. • Ensure internal audits are planned and undertaken effectively, and that any issues raised are successfully resolved in line with continual improvement principles. Who We're Looking For We're looking for a confident and collaborative leader with: • A passion for product compliance, quality management, and good governance. • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. • A hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. • Experience working in a business that operates through outsourced manufacturing, global procurement services and product sourcing. Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you'll likely have: • Proven experience in a compliance or quality role, ideally within a business that operates through outsourced manufacturing, global procurement, subcontract manufacture, and product decoration/customisation. • Strong expertise in product and vendor compliance, including regulatory frameworks, documentation requirements, and customer-facing activities such as issue resolution and complaints management. • In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and familiarity with ISO 27001 and ISO 45001. • Experience managing supplier audits, product testing, and third-party inspection processes. • Familiarity with international regulations such as REACH, WEEE, ESPR, and packaging compliance. • Excellent leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional or international teams. • Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK and non-UK offices and supplier locations.