Head of Compliance Senior Leadership Role We are seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to join a dynamic organisation operating across manufacturing and construction environments. This senior leadership position carries executive responsibility for ensuring the business remains compliant, audit-ready, and resilient in a fast-changing regulatory and operational landscape. The role acts as the organisations primary custodian of compliance and risk governance, overseeing existing certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) and leading the implementation of new standards (ISO 27001, 42001, 22301, 44001, 20400). It provides visible leadership to ensure management systems not only achieve compliance but actively support safe project delivery, sustainable procurement, operational efficiency, and customer confidence. Key Responsibilities Standards & Certification Maintain and continually improve compliance frameworks for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, aligned with both factory-based operations and construction sites. Lead implementation of ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) and support IT with ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 42001 (AI Management). Collaborate with Procurement to embed ISO 44001 (Collaborative Business Relationships) and ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement), ensuring supply chain governance balances compliance, sustainability, and commercial needs. Act as the lead for certification and surveillance audits, ensuring full readiness for external assessments. Client Engagement & External Liaison Represent the organisation during client audits, pre-qualification processes, and regulatory inspections. Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients on compliance matters, providing confidence in project delivery capability. Strengthen relationships with auditors, certification bodies, and key supply chain partners. Governance & Risk Maintain an enterprise-wide risk register and lead regular reviews with the senior leadership team. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks across workshop operations and on-site activities. Oversee GDPR and DUAA compliance, including lawful data use, privacy protections, and ethical AI practices. Health, Safety & Environment Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and all relevant UK HSE legislation. Lead investigations into incidents and non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventative actions. Drive a proactive safety and sustainability culture across employees, contractors, and supply chain partners. Supplier & Subcontractor Assurance Oversee creation, approval, and management of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for in-house and subcontracted projects. Support Procurement in strengthening supplier and subcontractor assurance processes. Lead due diligence to ensure supply chain partners meet regulatory, sustainability, and ethical standards. Promote collaborative working principles (ISO 44001) and sustainable procurement practices (ISO 20400). Leadership & Training Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement. Deliver training on compliance, auditing, HSE, data protection, and risk awareness to staff at all levels. Line manage the QESH Assistant and H&S Advisor, supporting professional development and team capability. Skills, Qualifications & Experience Essential: Significant experience managing integrated ISO management systems in manufacturing and/or construction. Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 or equivalent). NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent). Strong understanding of data protection, cyber security, and IT risk governance. Practical experience implementing ISO standards, ideally including ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and ISO 22301. Proven ability to lead client audits and liaise effectively with external stakeholders. Knowledge of CE marking, supplier assurance, UK trade regulations, and sustainable procurement practices. Strong leadership, documentation, and audit readiness skills. Desirable: Experience supporting procurement with supplier and subcontractor assurance in construction/manufacturing projects. Familiarity with ISO 44001 (Collaborative Business Relationships) and ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement). Experience with Constructionline, CHAS, and SafeContractor. Knowledge of DPIA and broader data governance processes. Understanding of AI governance frameworks (DUAA, AI standards).