Job Description
This major UK and European food business is seeking a Head of Ethics and Compliance. The business operates across 40+ sites in the UK, Ireland, France, and The Netherlands.
This is a high-profile and strategic leadership role for a senior compliance professional or UK-qualified lawyer, with the opportunity to design, lead, and embed a best-in-class ethics and compliance programme across multiple businesses.
About the Business: This leading food producer partners with local farmers to deliver high-quality, sustainable food across poultry, pork, lamb, and beef supply chains. The group includes several household-name brands and supplies own-label, branded, and food-service products across fresh and chilled categories.
Role Overview: The European Head of Ethics & Compliance will be responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving the compliance framework across a complex multinational environment. This includes twelve trading entities operating under one group structure. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding the organisation’s integrity and driving an ethical, compliant culture.
Please note that the role requires working from the company’s office in Uxbridge five days a week. The role offers a base salary of between £120K - £130K, along with an attractive bonus and a company car / generous travel allowance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver timely and high-quality ethics and compliance advice across all business units
* Develop, maintain, and update internal compliance policies, ensuring alignment with both local and global standards
* Lead annual compliance communications and training programmes across the region
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Internal Audit, Finance) to identify, assess, and mitigate risk
* Regularly report compliance performance metrics and participate in global leadership forums
* Stay abreast of industry regulations, trends, and emerging risks
* Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated Ethics & Compliance team
Focus Areas:
* Vendor Compliance
* GDPR & Data Protection
* Anti-Corruption & Bribery
* Criminal Finances
* Anti-Trust / Competition Law
* Whistleblowing
Requirements:
* A UK-qualified lawyer or experienced compliance professional with 8+ years of relevant experience
* Proven experience managing compliance in a complex, multinational group
* Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
* Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards
* Capable of working autonomously while also leading a collaborative and high-performing team
Please note that the role requires working from the company’s office in Uxbridge five days a week. The role offers a base salary of between £120K - £130K, along with an attractive bonus and a company car / generous travel allowance.
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to shape a modern, dynamic compliance function in a high-impact role
* Work within a respected, sustainability-focused food business with iconic brands and strong values
* Collaborative leadership environment with a clear focus on integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement