Senior Compliance & Quality Lead – Distillery Ops

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Private medical insurance

Pension -10% employer contribution

£250 annual staff allowance

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Job summary

NT Highland is seeking a senior Compliance Manager to lead HSEQ and HMRC compliance across two distilleries and estate operations in Speyside. On site, you will run audits, drive ISO 9001 implementation, and manage relationships with SEPA, HMRC and COMAH while embedding a proactive culture of safety and compliance.

The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership to elevate standards and ensure regulatory adherence across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Compliance, HSEQ or related role in an industrial environment.
• Drinks or food manufacturing background ideal; COMAH exposure considered.
• Strong knowledge of H&S, environmental management, HMRC obligations and quality systems.
• ISO 9001 implementation experience highly desirable.
• NEBOSH qualification required.
• IEMA or IRM certification advantageous.
• Tenacious, structured and organised; able to embed change.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits across two distilleries and estate operations.
• Drive ISO 9001 implementation and embed a culture of compliance.
• Engage with regulatory bodies including SEPA, HMRC and COMAH.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to elevate compliance standards.
• Integrate occupational health into the operational framework.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Regulatory liaison

Strategic thinking

HSEQ knowledge

Quality systems

ISO 9001

NEBOSH

IEMA/IRM beneficial

COMAH awareness

Tools

SEPA cooperation

HMRC compliance

Job description

NT Highland is seeking a senior Compliance Manager to lead HSEQ and HMRC compliance across two distilleries and estate operations in Speyside. On site, you will run audits, drive ISO 9001 implementation, and manage relationships with SEPA, HMRC and COMAH while embedding a proactive culture of safety and compliance.

The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership to elevate standards and ensure regulatory adherence across the business.