About The Role
Head of Compliance (National, field-based)
Salary: £Competitive + company car / car allowance
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hrs, Monday–Friday)
Location: Field-based with travel across the UK, head office in Walton-on-the-Hill, Surrey
TC Facilities Management (TCFM) is recruiting a Head of Compliance to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Integrated Management System (IMS), aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. You’ll be the strategic lead on QHSE compliance and risk, embedding a proactive safety culture across a complex multi-site, multi-service operation.
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, this is a high-impact role, perfect for someone with a strong compliance and QHSE background who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments.
What you’ll be doing
1. Lead and embed quality, health, safety, and environmental systems across the business.
2. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards including ISO frameworks.
3. Maintain and improve management systems to support reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring service levels and legal requirements are consistently met.
4. Manage risk and safety systems, including accident management, DSE, fire safety, emergency planning, and business continuity.
5. Oversee production and implementation of SOPs and contingency plans.
6. Liaise with operational leaders and escalate key risk issues as required.
7. Track and report on compliance performance to internal and client stakeholders.
8. Champion continuous improvement and best practice across the QHSE agenda.
9. Support talent development and succession planning within the team.
About You
What we’re looking for
10. Diploma in Health & Safety (Level 6) or Chartered Safety Professional.
11. Strong experience in QHSE, risk management, and ISO compliance.
12. Demonstrated success in driving business change and quality assurance.
13. Confident communicator with proven influencing and negotiation skills.
14. Solid facilities management knowledge, including contractual and operational aspects.
15. Analytical and decisive, with strong planning and governance abilities.
16. Experience delivering performance and compliance reporting at a senior level.
17. Quality/Lean systems training highly desirable.
What you’ll get from us
18. Company car or car allowance and business mileage paid.
19. Four-weekly pay schedule.
20. Wagestream – access your earned pay instantly.
21. Perkbox – discounts on shopping, dining, and utilities.
22. Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured) for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
23. Ongoing training and development, plus clear career progression pathways.
About Us
A little about us:
24. A privately-owned business, founded in 1962.
25. Turnover over £84 million, employing over 3,500 colleagues.
26. Currently sit within the top 2% of all cleaning and security providers.
27. Our services include Cleaning, Security, Specialist, and FM services.
28. Passionate about delivering a personable and reliable service.
29. We work with major UK brands across diverse sectors – you’ll know many of them!
Ready to lead our compliance journey?
Click Apply and our Talent Acquisition Partner will be in touch. We review every application.
TC Facilities Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.