Head of Ethics & Compliance

Social network you want to login/join with:Head of Ethics & Compliance, london (uxbridge)col-narrow-leftClient:Douglas Scott Legal RecruitmentLocation:london (uxbridge), United KingdomJob Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Views:1Posted:25.05.2025Expiry Date:09.07.2025col-wideJob Description:This major UK and European food business is seeking a Head of Ethics and Compliance. The business operates across 40+ sites in the UK, Ireland, France, and The Netherlands.This is a high-profile and strategic leadership role for a senior compliance professional or UK-qualified lawyer, with the opportunity to design, lead, and embed a best-in-class ethics and compliance programme across multiple businesses.About the Business: This leading food producer partners with local farmers to deliver high-quality, sustainable food across poultry, pork, lamb, and beef supply chains. The group includes several household-name brands and supplies own-label, branded, and food-service products across fresh and chilled categories.Role Overview: The European Head of Ethics & Compliance will be responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving the compliance framework across a complex multinational environment. This includes twelve trading entities operating under one group structure. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding the organisation’s integrity and driving an ethical, compliant culture.Please note that the role requires working from the company’s office in Uxbridge five days a week.Key Responsibilities:Deliver timely and high-quality ethics and compliance advice across all business unitsDevelop, maintain, and update internal compliance policies, ensuring alignment with both local and global standardsLead annual compliance communications and training programmes across the regionCollaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Internal Audit, Finance) to identify, assess, and mitigate riskRegularly report compliance performance metrics and participate in global leadership forumsStay abreast of industry regulations, trends, and emerging risksLead, motivate and develop a dedicated Ethics & Compliance teamFocus Areas:GDPR & Data ProtectionAnti-Corruption & BriberyCriminal FinancesAnti-Trust / Competition LawWhistleblowingRequirements:A UK-qualified lawyer or experienced compliance professional with 8+ years of relevant experienceProven experience managing compliance in a complex, multinational groupStrong analytical, organisational and communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standardsCapable of working autonomously while also leading a collaborative and high-performing teamPlease note that the role requires working from the company’s office in Uxbridge five days a week.Why Apply?Opportunity to shape a modern, dynamic compliance function in a high-impact roleWork within a respected, sustainability-focused food business with iconic brands and strong valuesCollaborative leadership environment with a clear focus on integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr