AddressDuring this first ever Regulatory Affairs Graduate Program, your mission will be to navigate and uphold the regulatory landscape governing the textile and apparel industry, here at Gymshark. You'll ensure compliance with regulations and standards, safeguarding the integrity and safety of our products, materials, and packaging.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including, Design, Materials, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Merchandising, Sourcing, Tech, Brand, Logistics and Legal departments.
Our two-year Graduate Programmes are designed to nurture future talent and help individuals become the best version of themselves. But we are not talking about the gym here! If you've got a great vision for yourself, attitude, ambition, and drive to work hard, Gymshark could be the place for you!
Program Start Date: 2nd September, 2024
Program Duration: Two Years
Program Location: Blythe Valley Park in Shirley, West Midlands, UK
Advert Closing Date: Sunday 7th April, Midnight
(Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment)
Salary: £27,000 per annun
What you'll learn
You will learn how compliance intersects with various functions such as design, production, sourcing, marketing, and distribution.
You will gain experience in the following areas (& more!)
- Quality Orientation & Ethical Conduct:: Ensuring product quality and safety, as well as compliance within regulatory requirements
- Integration & Stakeholder Management: How to be an adviser to the wider business
- Business Acumen: How compliance works in a fitness & apparel industry, with the ability to breakdown legal documents and work with multiple stakeholders from the C-suit and down
What you'll need
We're not about box-ticking and our Graduate Programs are about developing you.
To be successful for a Regulatory AffairsGraduate Program with us, you will:
- Have acquired (or finishing) a BA/BSC/MA degree in a relevant Legal or fashion/technical subject.
- An interest in the fashion industry/sustainability/ eco design/circulatory.
- Be able to effectively manage projects by prioritising tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinating efforts across teams.
- Be able to analyse issues, propose solutions, and navigate regulatory hurdles effectively to ensure business compliance.
- Have a strong commitment to quality and a keen eye for identifying potential compliance/legal issues or areas for improvement.
- Demonstrate a commitment to staying updated on changes in regulations and industry standards through ongoing education and professional development.
To be successful as a Gymshark Graduate we do expect that you will:
- Be passionate about learning and developing your skills
- Be an effective communicator
- Work successfully within a team environment and independently
- Have good relationship building skills
- Be able to manage and prioritise your time effectively
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
What you'll get:
We offer a diverse and inclusive culture, a supportive and sociable work environment, plus ample opportunities for professional growth, development, and networking.
Plus, just to mention some of our perks…
25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays which can be substituted and taken whenever you want
A tailored and individualised placement approach
A truly Flexible Working Culture
A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
50% Gymshark Discount
Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
Great Training and Learning Resources
Choice of hardware and access to the best software
Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell
Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ
️️ Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership
Free monthly massages
What happens next?
Application Outcomes: Early May
If successful, you will be invited to complete a video interview in your own time so we can get to know the person behind the application.
Video Interview Outcomes: End of May
If successful, you will be invited to an in person assessment day at Gymshark HQ in June.
TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST:
✅ Be a recent or soon to be graduate or postgraduate
✅ Be happy to work from our HQ campus (Shirley, West Midlands, UK) 4-5 days a week
✅ Be ready to start from September 2024 for two years
✅ Have full, unsponsored right to work in the UK (unfortunately we cannot provide sponsorship for our Graduate Programs)
ABOUT US.
We're here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It's what we want for our community, and our team. A team that's growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark's future. Our plans are ambitious, and we're looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.
BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.
Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We're an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We're committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you'd like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com.
