We're looking for a Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance to play a key role in strengthening governance, legal oversight, and risk management across Splendid Hospitality Group.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will coordinate the Group's legal affairs and support the development of a robust, proportionate risk and compliance framework across our Hotels, Restaurants, and Care operations.
You will play a pivotal role in establishing the Group Risk Committee, providing structure, insight, and coordination while enabling strong decision-making and a positive risk culture. This is a unique opportunity to build frameworks from the ground up and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organisation.
This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in dynamic, multi-site environments and enjoys balancing legal expertise with commercial pragmatism.
About Splendid Hospitality Group
We build and operate exceptional properties and hospitality brands across the UK, including:
Hilton London Bankside
The Grand Hotel, York
Four Points Flex by Sheraton, London Euston
9 IHG hotels, including boutique Hotel Indigos
6 Accor properties
38 KFC restaurants
3 Chaiiwala restaurants
3 care homes in Sussex
As a family-run business, people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by the Splendid Hospitality Way, we create extraordinary experiences, positively impact lives, and support our teams to grow, succeed, and have fun.
The Role
Establish and support the ongoing operation of the Group Risk Committee, including governance, reporting, and action tracking
Develop and maintain the Group risk register, working with senior leaders to identify and mitigate key risks
Support the embedding of a consistent and pragmatic risk management framework across the organisation
Provide risk insight and reporting to the Executive Team, Risk Committee, and Board
Monitor legal and regulatory developments, translating these into clear, practical guidance
Support governance through the development and review of Group policies and compliance frameworks
Provide legal support across operational matters, including property, licensing, and commercial arrangements
Manage relationships with external legal advisers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support
Act as a trusted advisor to the business, balancing legal and risk considerations with commercial priorities
About You
Strong generalist legal background, with experience across commercial contracts and operational legal matters
Experience working in-house or closely with operational and senior leadership teams
Experience in Hospitality, Social Care, or other regulated, multi-site environments is highly desirable
Experience supporting risk committees, governance forums, or compliance frameworks
Knowledge of risk registers, assurance reporting, and internal control environments
Confident working with senior leaders and influencing decision-making
Highly organised, structured, and comfortable building processes and frameworks from scratch
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-focused
Why You'll Love Working With Us
A senior leadership role shaping governance and risk across a fast-growing hospitality group
The opportunity to build and influence frameworks from the ground up
Exposure to diverse operations across hotels, restaurants, and care
Career development within a dynamic, entrepreneurial, family-run organisation
A supportive culture rooted in care, growth, and collaboration
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a conversation to explore your experience and learn more about what makes Splendid a unique place to grow your career.
Splendid Hospitality Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.