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Group Governance, Risk & Compliance Director

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Job Description:

A pivotal new role, providing expert counsel to the Co-CEO and Board, driving proactive frameworks, and embedding robust governance practices that protect and enable our long-term ambitions.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead Group-wide legal services, risk management, governance, and compliance teams
  • Advise the Co-CEO and Board on governance, corporate documents
  • Ensure effective support to Board and committee operations
  • Horizon scan for emerging legislation and regulations, engaging externally to inform best practice and proactive compliance
  • Ensure Group-wide adherence to statutory obligations and internal policy frameworks
  • Oversee the design and embedding of our risk appetite, assurance, and management frameworks across the Group
  • Uphold Group values through ethical frameworks, education, and behavioural standards beyond legal requirements
  • Provide legal insight on litigation, employment, contracts, IP, international and environmental law to senior leadership
  • Oversee internal compliance policies, training, and awareness to protect the Group and clarify responsibilities
  • Oversee the management of the Group insurance portfolio, ensuring coverage for residual and emerging risks
  • Lead internal audit development, act as Chief Compliance Officer for data protection, chair the IT Security Board, and serve as the independent whistleblowing contact

Requirements:

  • 10+ years’ PQE with an established law firm, or equivalent in-house counsel or Company Secretarial experience
  • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, trained with a reputable commercial firm or in-house legal team
  • Detailed knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to FMCG, retail (including online), and catering sectors
  • In-depth understanding of UK, EU, and international law
  • Awareness of market forces, politics, and economics as they relate to changing laws and regulations
  • Demonstrable potential to influence strategy at Executive and Board level
  • Exceptional relationship building and influencing ability
  • Experience aligning legal and risk strategies with strategic objectives
  • Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and large-scale compliance programmes
  • Track record of advising leadership teams and leading governance initiatives
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills
What we offer:
  • Free meals, drinks and snacks while at work
  • Discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus
  • Holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell additional days
  • Company-wide employee discounts
  • Access to our health cash plan
  • Wellbeing support
  • Company funded counselling
  • Enrolment in the company pension
  • Range of development opportunities
  • External training programmes
  • Apprenticeships
  • Internal 1:1 coaching schemes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Expiration:
January 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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