Technical Product Developer

The people. The style. The energy. The character. It’s hard not to be inspired by the UK Capital. That’s where Radley London was born with a passion for artisan-made handbags, footwear and accessories. We put fashion in functional, with every piece made to last and put a spring in your step. Whether strutting through the streets of Soho, or on the school run. We know leather. It’s in our DNA. And we never stop striving to set a new standard for quality. Every Radley London design is made with expert care. Do you hear that smooth glide of a zip? We consider every detail and our teams all play a part. Technical Product Developer - Parental Cover (FTC) We are seeking a skilled and experience Technical Product Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all technical aspects of the product development process, inline with the global critical path, across handbags, small leather goods and accessories. This role requires a strong understanding of leather goods and construction, excellent technical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with designers and our supply base to ensure quality and craftsmanship from initial prototypes to production. Key Responsibilities Manage the Technical Assistant based in our Milton Keynes DC, including a weekly visit. Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to bring to development new leather handbags, small leather goods and accessories Evaluate prototypes and create technical workbooks to risk assess any new development with our supply base Work with our manufacturers to ensure quality and timely development up to the start of production Assess prototypes and raw materials liaising with supply base to ensure required tests are conducted in line with quality and compliance standards Provide technical support and guidance to suppliers throughout the development process Responsible for tracking and ensuring on time sealing of all contract seals into the business Ensure all production material specification cards are sent as per the critical path and providing approval based on Radley standards Provide clear and effective support to both internal and external customers, addressing their needs and responding promptly. Manage the Technical Assistant based in our Milton Keynes DC, including a weekly visit. Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to bring to development new leather handbags, small leather goods and accessories Evaluate prototypes and create technical workbooks to risk assess any new development with our supply base Work with our manufacturers to ensure quality and timely development up to the start of production Assess prototypes and raw materials liaising with supply base to ensure required tests are conducted in line with quality and compliance standards Provide technical support and guidance to suppliers throughout the development process Responsible for tracking and ensuring on time sealing of all contract seals into the business Ensure all production material specification cards are sent as per the critical path and providing approval based on Radley standards Provide clear and effective support to both internal and external customers, addressing their needs and responding promptly. Ad-hoc duties: you will at times be required to carry out duties not listed above; whether that is to support another colleague, take on additional responsibilities or to get involved in project work. Skills & Experience Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in product development and technical for leather goods, preferably handbags and accessories Experience in and strong understanding of technical requirements in relation to testing and compliance Excellent understanding of leather goods production processes and techniques and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Attention to detail and a keen eye for quality Communication: the ability to convey information clearly to internal and external stakeholders. Microsoft 365 experience (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). Benefits & Perks Enhanced annual leave (incl. holiday buy) Sickness Pay Life Assurance Cover Virtual GP Healthcare Cash Plan of up to c.£900 per year Employee Assistant Programme Wellbeing App (Thrive) Company Bonus Product Discount (up to 60%) Time in Service Rewards Sample Sales Special Occasion Gifts Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme Season Ticket Loan Bonus Scheme Summer Fridays At Radley we are on a journey to create, promote and live an inclusive culture. Ever inspired by the women around us, changing their world in ways big and small – including their commitment to social equity. We are actively working to make impactful changes across our business to become diverse and celebrate one another’s differences, we encourage a supportive and open environment for anyone that steps through our doors at our Service Centres, Distribution Centre and Stores across Europe and the US. We know that diversity in a business only makes it stronger, so our People Team and Recruiting Managers are clear on how to conduct an inclusive recruitment campaign for their vacancies - our job posts always go through a gender-bias decoder before going live, we will always consider alternative inclusive job boards, and we will remain open to considering flexible working options and promoting our flexible approach to working hours for all colleagues future and existing. We won’t ask for specific qualifications unless it’s absolutely critical to the success of the role and we already actively participate in external schemes to bring in future talent from diverse backgrounds. We are Proudtobe Radley __________________________________________________________________ We are proud to offer a competitive and ahead-of-the-curve remuneration and benefits package, some of which we share here. If you are shortlisted as having some of the skills we’re looking for in this role then we’ll openly share our salary banding with you ahead of moving forward with any next stages. For some time, we have actively stopped asking candidates their salary expectations at interview where it isn’t necessary to do so, we want to pay an individual for the job based on their experience and ability and not limit some groups from undervaluing their ability.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 5/4/2025