Head of Compliance, Head of Compliance

Pilgrim's Europe; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a European Head of Ethics & Compliance to enhance its compliance program. This role involves managing compliance issues, developing policies, and collaborating across departments to ensure the highest ethical standards. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified lawyer with extensive experience in compliance, ready to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 8 years of proven experience in the compliance field.
• Strong skills in gathering, organizing, and analyzing information.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a best-in-class compliance program.
• Prepare monthly reports on compliance performance.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the Ethics & Compliance team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Ethics and Compliance Standards

Team Collaboration

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Opening: European Head of Ethics & Compliance

This is a {Contract Type} , Full Time vacancy that will close in 11 days at 17:00 BST.

About the Role

The European Head of Ethics & Compliance is responsible for implementing and maintaining a best-in-class compliance program for Pilgrim’s Europe, which includes twelve trading companies such as Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, and Pilgrim’s Food Masters UK.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enhance and protect the company’s reputation by providing timely and high-quality ethics and compliance advice to all areas of the business, either directly or by engaging external advisers.
2. Initiate, design, develop, maintain, and revise compliance policies and procedures, considering internal and external factors, emerging risks, and the global compliance framework.
3. Create and implement annual compliance communication and training plans.
4. Prepare monthly reports on compliance performance and participate in global compliance leadership calls.
5. Collaborate with Internal Audit, HR, Finance, and other units to develop metrics for risk identification, measurement, and testing of controls.
6. Stay current with industry best practices and emerging risks to maintain a top-tier compliance program.
7. Lead, develop, and motivate the Ethics & Compliance team to achieve excellence.
8. The role includes responsibilities in Vendor Management, GDPR, Anti-Corruption, Criminal Finances, Whistleblowing, and Anti-Trust Compliance.

Candidate Requirements

• UK-qualified lawyer or compliance professional with extensive experience managing complex compliance issues within a multinational group.
• Approximately 8 years of proven experience in the compliance field.
• Strong skills in gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to develop appropriate actions.
• Commitment to the highest ethical and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and collaborate effectively within a team to establish a top-notch compliance program.

About Pilgrim’s Europe

Pilgrim’s Europe produces iconic brands such as Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse, and Moy Park, along with a diverse range of industry-leading products across categories including fresh pork, lamb, and chicken. Our products are supplied to major retailers and food service outlets across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Our portfolio also includes chilled and frozen ready meals, snacks, added-value products, and food service offerings. With a team of 20,000 dedicated professionals, we are committed to producing high-quality, innovative food enjoyed by millions daily.