The Company
Shape a more proactive, resilient and audit-ready supply chain.
An established organisation is creating a senior leadership role to strengthen governance across its supply chain. The Head of Supply Sustainability and Compliance role is opportunity to move beyond reactive compliance, build a forward-looking governance framework and influence responsible business practices at senior level.
Hybrid working - 2 days per week office based - excellent benefits package.
The Opportunity
The Head of Supply Sustainability and Compliance will work closely with procurement leadership and wider stakeholders and will:
- Lead supply-chain governance, risk, ESG and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor emerging legislation and translate it into practical policies, controls and supplier-engagement programmes.
- Oversee areas including modern slavery, IR35, certification compliance, supplier financial health and decarbonisation.
- Strengthen audit readiness and identify opportunities to improve responsible supply-chain practices.
- Produce clear, credible reporting for senior and board-level audiences.
- Manage and develop an existing team member.
- Build effective relationships across procurement, operations and the supplier community.
About You
The ideal Head of Supply Sustainability and Compliance will bring specialist experience in supply-chain governance, ESG, risk or compliance, together with evidence of turning complex requirements into workable business solutions.
You should be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, developing others and operating with the autonomy to establish a more proactive approach.
MCIPS qualification, or active progress towards CIPS qualifications desirable.
The role offers hybrid working, with an expectation of spending approximately two days per week in the office.
If you are looking for an opportunity to shape governance strategy and deliver visible, organisation-wide impact, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
Head of Supply Sustainability and Compliance in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Nigel Wright Group Careers
As a leading engineering business in the North East, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, with clear pathways to advance into leadership roles. The company's commitment to bespoke product development in safety-critical environments ensures that every team member plays a vital role in solving complex challenges, making this an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team
