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Head of Compliance - Retail (National, Multi-Site) | Location: National travel required - Candidates must be based in the southern half of the UK | Salary: Up to £90,000 plus bonus & benefits
Zachary Daniels are proud to be partnering with a leading, high-growth retail business in the search for a hands-on, strategic, and commercially minded Head of Compliance.
This is a key senior leadership role with national responsibility across a large-scale, multi-site retail estate. Reporting directly to the COO, the Head of Compliance will lead the development and delivery of a group-wide compliance strategy, with a particular focus on Health & Safety. You'll be a driving force in shaping a proactive compliance culture across stores, distribution centres, and central functions.
Head Of Compliance Key Responsibilities
* Define and execute the national compliance strategy, ensuring Health & Safety remains the top operational priority
* Oversee compliance across a complex network of retail sites, ensuring alignment with HSE legislation and internal standards
* Conduct regular audits, risk assessments and incident reviews to drive improvements in safety, governance and performance
* Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, providing insights, recommendations, and strategic direction
* Engage with store teams, regional managers and senior stakeholders to embed compliance into everyday behaviours
* Build and lead a strong compliance function with national reach and local execution
* Be the primary contact for external regulatory bodies and ensure readiness for inspections or investigations
* Collaborate with internal departments including HR, Legal, and Operations to ensure a joined-up approach to compliance
About You - What We're Looking For
To succeed as Head of Compliance, you will have:
* Significant experience in a senior compliance leadership role within a multi-site, national or divisional retail environment
* A strong and practical background in Health & Safety, ideally NEBOSH-qualified or equivalent
* A proven track record of delivering compliance strategies that work at both operational and strategic levels
* Excellent communication and influencing skills - comfortable working with stakeholders from the shop floor to the boardroom
* The ability to lead change and build a culture of compliance that supports business growth
* Experience leading and developing a high-performing compliance team
* The flexibility to travel nationally as needed, with a home base in the southern half of the UK
Why Join as Head of Compliance?
* This is a high-impact, high-visibility role in a business with real momentum
* You'll take full ownership of compliance at national level, with the support to drive meaningful change
* Work in a business that values doing things the right way - where Health & Safety is integral to success
* Be part of a collaborative senior leadership team that welcomes innovation, accountability and continuous improvement
* Build your legacy as a trusted and forward-thinking Head of Compliance in a business on a transformational journey
What's On Offer
Salary up to £90,000, plus bonus, company car, and a comprehensive benefits package.
If you're a Head of Compliance with retail experience and a passion for Health & Safety - and you live in the southern half of the UK - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact the Zachary Daniels team for a confidential discussion.
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