France-Based Chief Ethics Officer: Strategy & Investigations

Sodexo; Issy-les-Moulineaux; Presencial; EUR 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chief Ethics Officer to lead and transform our Group Ethics function, strengthening integrity and responsible business conduct across a complex, international organisation. This is a high-visibility senior leadership role with strategic direction and hands-on delivery, shaping governance and the ethics programme globally.

You will oversee Speak Up, investigations, Code of Conduct, conflicts of interest and Human Rights policy, while partnering with Compliance,

Formación

• Significant senior-level experience across Ethics, Compliance, Investigations or Legal.
• Proven ability to lead complex and sensitive investigations involving senior management.
• Strong knowledge of ethics and compliance programme design, Codes of Conduct and whistleblowing systems.
• Good knowledge of French regulatory requirements relating to ethics, whistleblowing, anti-corruption and Human Rights.
• Experience translating regulatory requirements into practical policies, governance and guidance.
• Experience working across decentralised, matrixed and multicultural organisations.
• Previous experience within a French or global organisation is essential.
• Experience in a multi-site, labour-intensive service environment (food services or facilities management) would be advantageous.
• Strong influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills with handling confidential matters.
• Master's degree in a related discipline; legal background would be advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Group Ethics strategy, operating model and transformation roadmap.
• Strengthen ethics governance, policies, processes, tools and accountabilities across regions.
• Oversee the Speak Up framework including investigations and remediation.
• Lead or oversee complex investigations involving senior management.
• Ensure investigations are impartial, governed and well-documented.
• Own and develop the Code of Conduct, conflicts of interest framework and HR policy.
• Identify ethics risks using data, trends and feedback for improvement.
• Build Sodexo's ethics culture through training and awareness programmes.
• Lead the global Ethics Champions network and share best practices internationally.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, HR, Internal Audit, Sustainability and leadership.
• Present ethics risks and transformation priorities to senior executives and the Board.
• Lead, coach and develop the Group Ethics team.

Conocimientos

Ethics leadership

Investigations

Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

French regulation

Educación

Master's in Law/Compliance

Descripción del empleo

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chief Ethics Officer to lead and transform our Group Ethics function, strengthening integrity and responsible business conduct across a complex, international organisation. This is a high-visibility senior leadership role with strategic direction and hands-on delivery, shaping governance and the ethics programme globally.

You will oversee Speak Up, investigations, Code of Conduct, conflicts of interest and Human Rights policy, while partnering with Compliance,