Head of Compliance, Health & Safety and Food Standards

Head of Compliance, Health & Safety and Food Standards Warehouse & Operations | Full-time | £50,000 |  Office Based - Edmonton, London We're seeking a senior compliance leader to take ownership of food safety, health & safety and regulatory standards across a fast-paced warehouse and logistics environment. This is a newly created role in a growing food business, where you'll act as the subject matter expert for compliance, ensuring full adherence to legal, regulatory and internal standards while driving a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: - Leading all food safety and H&S compliance across warehouse operations - Ensuring full HACCP, hygiene, allergen control and BRC compliance - Owning audit readiness (internal, external and unannounced inspections) - Managing risk assessments, incidents and corrective actions - Developing and delivering compliance training across teams - Producing clear reporting and governance updates for senior leadership - Driving a proactive, embedded safety culture across operations What we're looking for: - Strong background in FMCG, warehousing or logistics compliance - Deep understanding of food safety standards (HACCP Level 4 essential) - IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) - Experience with audits (e.g. BRC) and regulatory bodies (EHO/FSA) - Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project) - Confident communicator with a structured, detail-driven approach - This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence over operational standards, safety culture and regulatory performance. If this sounds like you, apply today! Right to Work Requirement: Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship, and we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future.