Head of Compliance

brandart ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading supplier of branded merchandise is seeking a part-time Head of Compliance based in Colchester. This senior role focuses on building and overseeing the compliance framework and ensuring audit readiness. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and substantial experience in QHSE compliance within manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading audits, managing compliance policies, and coordinating training.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience within a manufacturing, product, or FMCG SME.
• Strong working knowledge of internal audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Lead internal and external audits including ISO 9001.
• Oversee Health & Safety across both sites.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

QSHE/compliance experience

Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001

Good understanding of UK H&S and environmental legislation

Job description

Head of Compliance | Manager | QHSE Manager | SHEQ Manager(Part-Time, 3 Days per Week)

Location:Colchester, Essex (with occasional travel to Welshpool, Wales)

Who We Are

BrandArt supplies branded merchandise to leading visitor attractions across the UK and internationally. As we scale, we’re strengthening our commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, and ethical practice - and we’re now creating a new senior role to lead this area.

About the Role

We’re looking for a part-time Head of Compliance to build, embed, and oversee BrandArt’s core corporate compliance framework. This is a hands-on senior role, ideal for someone who enjoys creating structure, processes, and developing systems that last.

You’ll lead across Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental (QHSE), sustainability/ESG, and governance, ensuring we remain audit-ready and aligned with customer and legal expectations.

We already have a dedicated Product Compliance Manager who looks after product testing, supplier approvals, and factory compliance. This role complements that expertise, while maintaining overall leadership across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage BrandArt’s Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems
• Lead internal and external audits including ISO 9001, FSC, Sedex, customer audits, and site inspections.
• Oversee Health & Safety across both sites, including risk assessments, training, and incident management.
• Manage environmental and sustainability responsibilities (EPR/packaging waste, WEEE, batteries, carbon footprint, customer ESG surveys).
• Maintain compliance-related policies
• Support tenders and PQQs with accurate compliance documentation, policies, certificates, and evidence.
• Review customer contracts and highlight compliance or operational obligations before handover.
• Translate contractual and tender commitments into internal deliverables (SLAs, testing, reporting, renewal schedules).
• Deliver or coordinate internal training across H&S, FSC awareness, GDPR, modern slavery.
• Work closely with the Product Compliance Manager to ensure alignment between product, supplier, and corporate compliance.

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• QSHE/compliance experience within a manufacturing, product, or FMCG SME.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal audit processes.
• Good understanding of UK H&S and environmental legislation.

Desirable

• Experience with ISO 14001
• Experience with Sedex, SMETA, or ethical sourcing frameworks.
• Experience supporting tenders, PQQs, or customer compliance requests.