Job Title: Compliance Administrator
Hours: Permanent position, 38 hours per week Monday to Friday. Reduced hours would be considered - working on site with travel to suppliers as required.
Main Purpose:
Monitor and maintain adherence to all regulatory, certifying bodies and customer compliance requirements. Manage product and material testing, review and approve test reports, investigate test failures, manage non-conformance reporting, lead root cause analysis, and monitor implementation of corrective actions.
We are a Scottish Borders-based Hawick knitwear mill, using the latest state of the art knitting machines, and sampling resource. We are recognised as the go-to Scottish manufacturer for the world’s leading couture houses and are continually progressing our own brand journey.
By joining our busy & dynamic team, you will be able to build a successful career in a growing and globally recognised family-owned company.
About the Role:
- Support company to deliver customer expectations in chemical compliance.
- Coordinate and ensure product and material tests are carried out.
- Review and approve test reports from accredited laboratories.
- Investigate test failures, analyse causes and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain non-conformance system and pro-actively seek resolutions.
- Work with production teams to deliver root cause analysis and smooth implementation of corrective actions
- Conduct factory audits.
- Creating reports to demonstrate performance, document & understand compliance requirements.
- Engage and communicate with suppliers regarding ZDHC & PRSL requirements.
Key qualities we are looking for:
- Have previous experience in a compliance role.
- Hold ICA, or equivalent compliance qualification or relevant industry training.
- Have technical knitwear knowledge.
- Familiar with certifying bodies, BSI, GOTS, SFA, RWS, SA800, BCorp.
- Have excellent organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
- Have the ability to manage several tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Have a flexible, can-do approach.
- Have excellent IT skills in Excel, Microsoft Office and power BI (desirable).
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal and proactive problem solver
- Passionate about delivering a high standard of quality
Additional Duties
Perform any additional or alternative duties as requested by the Director[s] as is reasonably expected within the role. Travel to suppliers in line with specific compliance requirements.
What You Can Expect from Us
At Johnstons of Elgin, we value our team and understand that our people are at the heart of our success. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Pension Contribution
- Work-Life Balance
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Life Assurance
- Employee Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Social Perks
About Us
Johnstons of Elgin is a luxury clothing brand with a rich heritage, spanning over 220 years. We’ve built a reputation for excellence in working with the world’s finest fibres, using state-of-the-art technology combined with traditional craftsmanship. Our commitment to sustainability is woven (or in our case knitted) into everything we do, from sourcing natural, renewable fibres to minimizing our environmental impact.
As a family-owned business, we take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We believe in equal opportunities for all, embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Interested?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Join us at Johnstons of Elgin, where tradition meets innovation, and be part of a team that values craftsmanship and quality above all.
Please note: All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Closing date 3 July 2026
