Head of Compliance

Job DescriptionThe role of European Head of Ethics & Compliance is to implement and maintain a best-in-class compliance program for Pilgrims Europe. Pilgrims Europe is comprised of twelve trading companies including Pilgrims UK, Moy Park and Pilgrims Food Masters UK.What will I be doing?Enhance and protect the companys reputation by providing timely and high-quality ethics and compliance advice to all areas of the business, either directly or by engaging appropriate external advisers.Initiate, design, develop, maintain, and revise compliance policies and procedures, taking into account internal and external factors,new and emerging risks, and the global compliance program.Create and implement annual compliance communications and training plans.Prepare monthly reports on compliance performance of the Pilgrims Europe and participate in monthly global compliance leadership calls.Collaborate with Internal Audit, HR, Finance and other business units to develop metrics for identifying, measuring and testing risk controls and mitigation.Staying current and aware of industry best-practices and emerging risks to maintain a best-in-class compliance program.Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive of the performance of the Ethics & Compliance team.The roles remit will include:Vendor ManagementGDPRAnti-CorruptionCriminal FinancesWhistleblowing Anti - Trust Compliance What will I need to have?Highly experienced, (UK qualified) lawyer or compliance professional accustomed in managing challenging compliance issues in a complex multinational group.A proven track record in the compliance field for circa 8 years.Excellent ability to gather and organize information, organize and analyze it as necessary to develop appropriate options and actions.Commitment to the highest ethical and compliance standards.Ability to work independently and accept ownership of issues, whilst also being part of a collaborative team with a single goal of establishing a best in class compliance programme.

Created: 2025-06-18