Director, Materials Engagement and Partnership

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Website Textile Exchange

Director, Materials Engagement and Partnership

Location: Global Remote (London, UK or other approved locations)
Department: Engagement & Partnerships
Reports to: Senior Director, Engagement & Partnerships
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $140,000 – $175,000 USD

About Textile Exchange

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving climate and nature-positive outcomes across the fashion, apparel, and textile industry. By 2030, our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fiber and raw material production by 45%. We achieve this by mobilizing brands, manufacturers, producers, and initiatives around sustainable practices that also improve water, soil health, and biodiversity.

We believe that collective action, step-by-step strategies, and accessible solutions can transform the system, making preferred materials the industry default. Learn more at TextileExchange.org.

Position Summary

The Director, Materials Engagement and Partnership will lead Textile Exchange’s engagement with Tier 4 stakeholders—raw material producers and primary processors—ensuring their meaningful participation in standards, reporting, and sustainability initiatives.

As part of the Engagement & Partnerships team, this role will build strategic collaborations, manage a team of specialists, and ensure that the voices of producers are represented in decision-making. The Director will also oversee systems and processes that streamline engagement and drive adoption of Textile Exchange’s tools and resources.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to engage Tier 4 organizations and producer-focused initiatives.

  • Ensure producer representation in tool design, testing, and adoption.

  • Deliver clear value to stakeholders while advancing Textile Exchange’s climate and nature strategy.

Team Leadership

  • Lead and mentor the Materials Engagement & Partnership team.

  • Collaborate with Industry Engagement and Activation teams to deliver events, workshops, webinars, and roundtables.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Cultivate strategic partnerships with producer groups, sustainability schemes, and global initiatives.

  • Represent Textile Exchange at international events, ensuring diverse voices, especially from producer communities, are included.

Process Development & Feedback

  • Establish processes to streamline workflows and support regional engagement.

  • Create feedback loops that inform tool and standard development with actionable insights.

  • Ensure cross-departmental collaboration to align stakeholder engagement across the organization.

Program Implementation

  • Oversee adoption of Textile Exchange standards, reporting systems, and resources across cotton, animal materials, and recycled materials.

  • Track and analyze engagement metrics to measure progress against organizational goals.

  • Manage budgets and resource allocation effectively.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in sustainability within the apparel, agriculture, or textile sectors.

  • Strong expertise in multi-stakeholder initiatives, with preference for Textile Exchange network experience.

  • Proven track record in building partnerships and engaging with Tier 4 stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated leadership in team management and budget oversight.

  • Experience delivering impactful learning and networking opportunities.

  • Skilled communicator and public speaker, able to represent the organization at senior levels.

  • Willingness to travel internationally.

Employment Package

  • Contract Type: Full-Time, Remote

  • Salary Range: $140,000 – $175,000 USD (location-agnostic, final offer in local currency)

  • Benefits: Regional packages aligned with candidate’s country of residence, including PTO, bonuses, learning opportunities, and more.

  • Start Date: As soon as possible

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter via the Textile Exchange careers portal. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

For inquiries, contact recruitment@textileexchange.org.

To apply for this job please visit textileexchange.bamboohr.com.

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