Head of Compliance, Governance & Risk

Allen & York Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen & York Ltd is seeking a senior compliance and governance lead to own the group-wide control environment, covering ISO certifications, GDPR, risk and business continuity. You will work with the leadership team to drive improvements across systems, processes and controls.

You will oversee HR operations, data protection, supplier compliance and statutory inspections, shaping the future of governance across a growing engineering services group.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in compliance, quality, HR operations or integrated management systems.
• Strong understanding of ISO-based systems, employment processes, GDPR and risk management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels across engineering, construction or regulated services.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Senior-level compliance

Quality management

HR operations

Integrated management systems

Tools

ISO management systems

GDPR compliance

Risk management frameworks

Job description

Allen & York Ltd is seeking a senior compliance and governance lead to own the group-wide control environment, covering ISO certifications, GDPR, risk and business continuity. You will work with the leadership team to drive improvements across systems, processes and controls.

You will oversee HR operations, data protection, supplier compliance and statutory inspections, shaping the future of governance across a growing engineering services group.