<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><div class=""><strong><span class="">Head of Footwear &amp; Accessories | North West England | Salary DOE | Competitive &amp; Confidential | Strong Benefits &amp; Bonus Scheme </span></strong></div><div class=""><p class="">You don't just <em class="">make</em> product - you craft culture. If you're reading this, it's because you've already done the work, paid your dues, and now you're ready to build something iconic.</p><p class=""><span class="">We're not looking for someone to manage a process. We're looking for someone to own it, drive it and build it stronger.</span></p><h3 class=""><span class="">What You'll Do: </span></h3><ul class=""><li class="">Lead the full journey of every style: concept to market launch. </li><li class="">Strategise. Source. Succeed. Your development and sourcing strategy will shape the future. </li><li class="">Be the bridge between vision and execution - translating dream-level design into flawless, high-functioning product.</li><li class="">Shape silhouettes, last constructions, tooling - even the fit science behind every pair.</li><li class="">Own margins, costings, and negotiation tables. You won't just <em class="">attend</em> meetings - you lead them.</li><li class="">Develop the blueprint for how they build product: critical paths, calendars, tech packs, PLM. You set the gold standard.</li><li class="">Challenge materials. Demand innovation. Sustainability isn't a trend there - it's built into your sourcing strategy.</li><li class="">Collaborate with Merch, Design, Production - and still lead your own team. </li><li class="">Mentor the next wave: your team will follow your tempo - fast, focused, fierce.</li><li class="">Be their fit-obsessed quality gatekeeper. From lab testing to wear trials - you'll know what works and what won't.</li><li class="">Read the room. Read the market. Read the runway. </li><li class=""><h3 class=""><span class="">Who You Are:</span></h3></li><li class="">You've lived in tech packs and traveled for innovation. </li><li class="">You don't just chase trends - you <em class="">predict</em> them.</li><li class="">Fluent in the language of suppliers, production lines, and bottom lines.</li><li class="">Fiercely organised, unapologetically passionate, and addicted to perfect product.</li></ul><h3 class=""><span class="">Why This Role?</span></h3><ul class=""><li class="">Because these roles don't come around often.</li><li class="">Because you want to work with people who push, create, and deliver.</li><li class="">Because you want a seat at the table where decisions aren't just made - they're defined.</li></ul></div><p> </p><p><strong>BBBH33426</strong></p></dd>