Head of Compliance

Description

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 GBP90,000 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 GBP90,000, 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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