Head of Compliance

Zachary Daniels; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail business seeks a Head of Compliance who will define and execute a national compliance strategy emphasizing Health & Safety. The role requires significant experience in compliance leadership within a multi-site environment. Candidates should reside in the southern half of the UK and be willing to travel nationally. Competitive salary up to £90,000, with bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior compliance role within a multi-site retail environment.
• Proven track record of delivering compliance strategies at operational and strategic levels.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the national compliance strategy focused on Health & Safety.
• Oversee compliance across multiple retail sites ensuring HSE legislation alignment.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to improve safety and governance.

Skills

Senior compliance leadership

Health & Safety expertise

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

NEBOSH qualification or equivalent

Job description

Head of Compliance - Retail (National, Multi-Site) Location: National travel required - Candidates must be based in the southern half of the UK Salary: Up to £90,000 plus bonus & benefits

Zachary Daniels are proud to be partnering with a leading, high-growth retail business in the search for a hands-on, strategic, and commercially minded Head of Compliance.

This is a key senior leadership role with national responsibility across a large-scale, multi-site retail estate. Reporting directly to the COO, the Head of Compliance will lead the development and delivery of a group-wide compliance strategy, with a particular focus on Health & Safety. You'll be a driving force in shaping a proactive compliance culture across stores, distribution centres, and central functions.

Head of Compliance Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the national compliance strategy, ensuring Health & Safety remains the top operational priority
  
• Oversee compliance across a complex network of retail sites, ensuring alignment with HSE legislation and internal standards
  
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments and incident reviews to drive improvements in safety, governance and performance
  
• Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, providing insights, recommendations, and strategic direction
  
• Engage with store teams, regional managers and senior stakeholders to embed compliance into everyday behaviours
  
• Build and lead a strong compliance function with national reach and local execution
  
• Be the primary contact for external regulatory bodies and ensure readiness for inspections or investigations
  
• Collaborate with internal departments including HR, Legal, and Operations to ensure a joined-up approach to compliance
  

About You - What We're Looking For:

To succeed as Head of Compliance, you will have:

• Significant experience in a senior compliance leadership role within a multi-site, national or divisional retail environment
  
• A strong and practical background in Health & Safety, ideally NEBOSH-qualified or equivalent
  
• A proven track record of delivering compliance strategies that work at both operational and strategic levels
  
• Excellent communication and influencing skills - comfortable working with stakeholders from the shop floor to the boardroom
  
• The ability to lead change and build a culture of compliance that supports business growth
  
• Experience leading and developing a high-performing compliance team
  
• The flexibility to travel nationally as needed, with a home base in the southern half of the UK
  

Why Join as Head of Compliance?

• This is a high-impact, high-visibility role in a business with real momentum
  
• You'll take full ownership of compliance at national level, with the support to drive meaningful change
  
• Work in a business that values doing things the right way - where Health & Safety is integral to success
  
• Be part of a collaborative senior leadership team that welcomes innovation, accountability and continuous improvement
  
• Build your legacy as a trusted and forward-thinking Head of Compliance in a business on a transformational journey
  

What's on Offer:Salary up to £90,000, plus bonus, company car, and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you're a Head of Compliance with retail experience and a passion for Health & Safety - and you live in the southern half of the UK - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Zachary Daniels team for a confidential discussion.

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