Head of Quality & Compliance

Company: Irwin & Colton
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead quality and compliance across the Morris & Spottiswood Group, shaping strategy and governance for a diverse portfolio. You will own the Integrated Management System and drive continual improvement, audits and regulatory adherence across multiple business units. You will influence senior stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams to sustain high standards and regulatory excellence. This is a strategic, impact-driven position that supports scalable quality governance across UK operations.

Pay / Benefits

  • car allowance
  • benefits

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Group’s Quality and Compliance strategy and provide advisory support across the business
  • Own and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS)
  • Lead internal and external audits, certification activities and ensure effective close-out of non-conformances
  • Monitor regulatory and legislative requirements to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant standards

Key requirements

  • Significant senior experience in Quality and Compliance within an HSQE environment
  • Strong knowledge of ISO management systems; ISO 9001 essential; ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 desirable
  • Proven experience leading audits, certification and compliance activities
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive continual improvement
  • strong communication
  • stakeholder influence
  • drive for continual improvement
  • ISO 9001 (essential)
  • ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 (desirable)
  • Integrated Management System (IMS) ownership and improvement

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Posted: October 1st, 2026