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Head of sustainability & compliance

Bridgwater
Permanent
Head of sustainability
£70,000 - £80,000 a year
Posted: 17 January
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My client, based in Bridgwater is a leading logistics company operating across the UK committed to safe, compliant, high-quality, and responsible operations. My client is seeking an experienced Head of Sustainability & Compliance to lead and embed best practice across Health & Safety, Quality & Assurance and Risk. This is a senior, strategic role with real influence, based in Bridgwater and reporting into the senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities Health & Safety for Head of Susatinability & Compliance Provide strategic leadership for all Health & Safety activities across the organisation Ensure full compliance with UK H&S legislation and industry standards Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, audits, and training Lead incident investigation, reporting, and corrective actions Champion a strong, proactive safety culture across all sites and operations Quality & Assurance Own and continuously improve the company's Quality Management Systems Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or equivalent) Lead internal and external audits and manage corrective/preventative actions Partner with operational teams to enhance service quality and customer assurance Risk & Compliance Develop and maintain the company-wide risk management framework Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, and strategic risks Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations Report key risks, compliance, and assurance metrics to senior leadership and the Board Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Define and lead the company's Sustainability, ESG, and CSR strategies Drive environmental initiatives including carbon reduction, waste management, and resource efficiency Lead CSR programmes focused on employee wellbeing, ethical practices, community engagement, and social impact Monitor, measure, and report sustainability and CSR performance and KPIs Support customers and stakeholders with sustainability, ethical sourcing, and compliance requirements About You You will be a confident, credible leader with a strong background in compliance and sustainability within logistics, transport, or a related operational environment. Essential for Head of Sustainability & Compliance, based in Bridgwater Proven experience in a senior H&S, Compliance, Risk, Sustainability, or CSR role Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory frameworks Experience managing Quality and Assurance systems Ability to influence at executive, operational, and external stakeholder levels Excellent leadership, communication, and change-management skills Desirable for Head of Sustainability & Compliance, based in Bridgwater Professional qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO Lead Auditor, ESG or sustainability certifications) Experience delivering CSR and ESG programmes in operational environments Background in logistics, transport, warehousing, or supply chain sectors Why Join Us? Strategic leadership role with board-level visibility Opportunity to shape sustainability and CSR across a growing logistics business Competitive salary and benefits package Collaborative, values-driven culture

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