Fabric Technologist

Job description

Job Type

Risk & Compliance

Location

London - Victoria

Partnership Level

6

Closing Date

06/05/2024

Vacancy Type

Temporary

Salary

£57,000.00 - £81,100.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

Various Full-time hours required

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We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance

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This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London Victoria office. The team aims for 2 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings.

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We are looking for candidates who’s salary expectations are between £57,000-£65,000

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This position is a fixed term / secondment opportunity for 12 months

About the role

As a Fabric Technologist, in the Sourcing and Technical Profession, you will expertly manage the life cycle of own brand fabrics. This position will be responsible for Womenswear Own Brand with some wider fashion areas consultation.

In this role you will be responsible for managing the quality, safety, sustainability & provenance of the fabrics, ensuring they are compliant with technical & sustainability standards.

You will lead & manage the garment & fabric supplier relationships and deliver fabrics that meet the standards set for fabric quality & technical and sustainability.

Key accountabilities

- Responsible for risk assessing fabric suitability for performance, sustainability, provenance and end to end use.

- Setting, maintaining and executing fabric technical standards

- To deliver compliant, safe, legal and right quality product assortment for Own Brand.

- To deliver the technical strategy, follow the processes, policies and standards, and hit targets set for the fabric elements of Own Brand at the Business Organisation level.

- To carry out accurate and timely execution of fabric processes defined at the Business Organisation level.

- To make timely decisions that impact the fabric aspects of the critical

Key activities (For Own Brand Fashion)

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Act as fabric consultant to the wider technical team and buying to deliver quality, sourcing & policy requirements across own brand products.

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Have a detailed understanding of fabrics, the fabric supply chain, and fabric industry to drive improvements.

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Manage all Fabric Testing & Compliance from fabric base selection to bulk fabric production and maintains up to date and accurate product/technical files.

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Set & maintain the fashion fabric performance standards, and verify and validate fabric, finish and customer facing sustainability claims. Manages, sets and maintains the care label & ticketing content guidelines.

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Acts as a consultant around fabric/fibre sustainability.

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Act as a consultant in developing the mill & dye house assessment programme alongside a designated 3rd party, as well as in developing the testing portals with 3rd parties & managing implementation (e.g. TRG).

Essential skills you’ll need

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Already established and experienced in a technical role in retail or manufacturing - Fabric/Textiles - typically covering:

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Product development

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Fabric testing & compliance

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Fabric supplier, lab & garment supplier engagement

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Sustainability & Raw material compliance to business CSR targets

Benefits of the Partnership and the role 

- Hybrid Working. 

️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).

⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

- You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

-  Simple cycle to work support scheme

- We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

-  Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/  

Next Steps 

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The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

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Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1 stage face to face interview at our London office. 

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You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. 

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Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining John Lewis Partnership. 

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You can view a copy of the full job outline here: Fabric Technologist

 

At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/