Head of Footwear Testing
Kettering
Salary - £48k plus benefits
Our established client based in Kettering is recruiting a Head of Footwear Testing to lead and inspire the Footwear Testing team to deliver and exceed budgetary and customer expectations whilst ensuring compliance with quality standards, enhancing the company's brand and reputation.
About The Role
As Head of Footwear Testing your key responsibilities will include:
Business generation for the department to maintain/increase market share
Lead and inspire the Footwear Testing and Innovation teams
Contribute to, maintain and execute coordinated sales, marketing and business development plans
Ensure the Footwear Testing team continues to offer current information, support and guidance to members
Develop and maintain a lean culture of continuous improvement
Ensure effective personal development plans are in place for the team to develop to their full potential
Represent the company to external contacts, including members, non-members, governmental and NGO
On time completion of Spotlight/Bulletin articles
Maintain an appropriate UKAS scope and extend where necessary
Be aware of serious implications of deficiencies in this area and ensure team observes the same
Departmental Quality Management systems and documentation to be up to date and in order
Ensure Health & Safety compliance
Support the overseas (China) officeAbout You
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills/experience/attributes:-
Demonstrable experience of leading and inspiring/motivating a team
Demonstrable success in business development and experience of working to budgetary requirements
Comprehensive understanding and empathy with industries we serve – particularly footwear
Extensive knowledge of footwear constructions and manufacturing techniques
Able to liaise, network and interact culturally and technically with senior industry figures internationally
Strong interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with team members at all levels
Inspirational, approachable, compassionate and diplomatic
Able to effectively delegate
Very well organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail
Technical background with ability to comprehend complex technical testing standards
Able to strategically plan for departmental development
Able and willing to travelYou will also ideally have ...
Experience in footwear manufacturing or sourcing
Leadership qualification
Experience of travelling
On offer is a base salary of £48k and benefits to include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.
If interested, please apply here for consideration.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17th February 2025