Job Description

Bioworld International (BWI) is based in Hinckley, UK and partners with Bioworld Merchandising in Dallas, USA. BWI specialises in the brand management, design, manufacture, sales, and distribution of the world's greatest licensed entertainment brands. With over around 80 employees across the UK and Europe, BWI leads the way in licensed apparel and accessories. We are the chosen and trusted partner in our industry, relied upon to bring our licensed brands and retail partners new and consistent success. Our expertise in innovative product design and merchandising allows Bioworld to create and deliver products as distinctive as the brands themselves, which makes us the global leader in Licensed products to all levels of retail distribution.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented

Compliance and Sustainability Officer

to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring that our business meets the highest standards of ethical, technical, and environmental compliance, while driving forward our sustainability commitments across a global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with customers and licensors to gather and implement compliance and sustainability requirements. Collaborate with in-country compliance teams to ensure supplier and factory adherence. Review and enhance sustainability and compliance processes, drafting and updating procedures where required. Support audit preparations: conduct pre-audits, participate in audits, manage corrective action plans, and liaise with third-party audit bodies. Monitor supply base performance through proactive management of the audit programme, driving continuous improvement. Conduct investigations into potential compliance issues and recommend solutions. Manage internal and external sustainability and compliance communications, including with customers and licensors. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry sustainability and compliance standards through ongoing research and training. Support traceability and validation of compliance and sustainability documentation. Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers, licensors, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Proven experience with ethical audit programmes such as SMETA, BSCI, SLCP. Knowledge of technical audit requirements within the garment industry. Experience with sustainability and environmental programmes such as GOTS, GRS, RCS, OCS, BCSS, Higg Index. Familiarity with environmental disclosure platforms (advantageous). Experience with product lifecycle management systems (advantageous). Strong understanding of sourcing and selling market country laws and regulations, or ability to research and adapt as needed. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional language use.

About You

You will be a proactive and highly organised professional with a genuine passion for sustainability and ethical practices. With a strong eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, you thrive in collaborative, international environments. You are confident in building relationships with stakeholders at all levels and have the communication skills to represent the business professionally with customers, licensors, and suppliers. Above all, you are motivated to drive positive change and continuous improvement across compliance and sustainability.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience, and are ready to move to a challenging, fast paced but rewarding new role; please send in your CV.

Bioworld are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds to join our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Hinckley LE10 3DT (preferred)
Work Location: In person