Head of Compliance

Allen & York; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen & York is partnering with a specialist engineering services organisation to lead group-wide compliance, SHEQ, governance and business support. The role focuses on building a robust control environment across HR operations, integrated management systems, risk management, data protection, accreditations, facilities and business continuity.

Working with the senior leadership team, you will drive improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed governance across the business while shaping

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in compliance, quality, HR ops or integrated management systems.
• Strong knowledge of ISO-based systems and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with GDPR and risk management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive governance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve integrated management systems including ISO certifications.
• Oversee process and culture change within HSEQ
• Oversee HR operations, onboarding, vetting and workforce records.
• Manage GDPR, data protection, AI governance and corporate risk.
• Coordinate supplier, subcontractor compliance, accreditations and insurance renewals.
• Maintain oversight of assets, facilities, fleet and statutory inspections.
• Develop business continuity plans and audit processes.

Skills

ISO standards

Regulatory compliance

GDPR compliance

Risk management

Integrated management systems

Audit governance

HR operations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Allen & York is proud to be working with a specialist engineering services organisation who work across the UK on a variety of projects providing manufacturing and maintenance support to key commercial and public sector organisations.

The company have demonstrated continuous growth and as a result have created this role to take ownership of group-wide compliance, SHEQ, governance and business support

Our client is seeking an experienced professional to lead and develop the control environment across HR operations, integrated management systems, risk management, data protection, accreditations, facilities and business continuity.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the business remains compliant, well-governed and operationally resilient, while driving continuous improvement across its systems and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and improving integrated management systems, ISO certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Strong HSEQ background able to oversee necessary process and culture change .
• Overseeing HR operations, employee training, onboarding, vetting and workforce records.
• Managing GDPR, data protection, AI governance and corporate risk.
• Coordinating supplier and subcontractor compliance, accreditations, and insurance renewals.
• Maintaining oversight of assets, facilities, fleet and statutory inspection requirements.
• Developing business continuity plans, risk mitigation strategies and effective audit processes.

About you

You'll bring senior-level experience in compliance, quality, HR operations or integrated management systems, ideally within engineering, construction or a regulated service environment. You'll have a strong understanding of ISO-based systems, employment processes, GDPR and risk management, combined with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on, highly organised professional to make a tangible impact, strengthen governance and help shape the future of a growing engineering services group.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let us help build a better world, together.