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United Kingdom · Compliance, quality and safety · Director/VP (16-20 years)

Director of Integrated Systems & Compliance

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  • Experience bandDirector/VP (16-20 years)
  • Direct reports25-100+ reports
  • Reports toChief Operations Officer (COO) or Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
  • UK framework levelUsually a director, accountable for a division and its numbers

Also advertised as VP of Compliance & Quality · Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) · Director of QESH (Quality, Environmental, Safety, Health)

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The qualifications matched to this job

GQA Level 5 Diploma in the Practice of Process Safety Management GQA Qualifications Limited · Level 5 · covers 1 of 10 standards
NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Civil Engineering NOCN · Level 5 · covers 1 of 10 standards
IAO Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Innovate Awarding · Level 5 · covers 1 of 10 standards
NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Electronic and Communications Engineering NOCN · Level 5 · covers 1 of 10 standards

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Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Computer Engineering (Information Technology and Data Science)
Understand how to comply with the relevant Regulations, Industry Standards and Management Requirements for Process Safety GQA Level 5 Diploma in the Practice of Process Safety Management
Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in a Working Environment NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Civil Engineering
Managing quality and quality systems IAO Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

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  1. Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
  2. Understand how to comply with the relevant Regulations, Industry Standards and Management Requirements for Process Safety GQA Qualifications Limited · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
  3. Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in a Working Environment NOCN · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
  4. Managing quality and quality systems Innovate Awarding · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
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3What this role really is

This role sets up and oversees the systems that keep a business operating safely, ethically and efficiently. You turn regulatory requirements and ISO standards into practical systems that protect people, the environment and the business.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

EHS/QMS Platforms (e.g., Intelex, Cority, Enablon, Ideagen Quality Management) Strategic

Leading platform selection/RFP processes, overseeing enterprise-wide implementation and integration with ERP systems, defining data governance policies, and ensuring the platform supports the strategic objectives of the IMS. You're the ultimate owner of how we use these tools.

Document Control Systems (e.g., SharePoint Online w/ custom workflows, MasterControl) Strategic

Setting the enterprise document management strategy, ensuring the system meets all regulatory and certification body requirements, approving major structural changes to the document hierarchy, and ensuring audit readiness at all times.

Audit Management Software (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate+, HighBond) Strategic

Defining the annual internal and external audit strategy for the business unit, managing the relationship with certification bodies, presenting overall audit outcomes to the Board, and ensuring the software provides strategic insights into compliance performance.

BI & Reporting Tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Expert

Designing and owning the executive-level GRC dashboard, integrating data from multiple systems (ERP, HRIS) to show correlations and strategic insights, and presenting these insights to C-Suite and Board members to drive strategic decisions.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite) Strategic

Working with IT and Operations leadership to architect and approve complex integrations between GRC platforms and the ERP system, automating data collection, control points, and ensuring seamless operational compliance. You'll understand the strategic implications of these integrations.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Strategic Direction of IMS N/A (Escalate to senior levels) N/A (Contribute data/feedback to senior levels) N/A (Lead the design and propose to Director)
Budget Allocation (Function) N/A N/A Recommend budget for specific projects (e.g., £10K for a new audit tool licence); consult Lead for approval.
Organisational Design & Hiring N/A N/A Interview and provide feedback on junior hires; recommend internal promotions within own team.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Major Non-Conformance Rate (External Audits)
Number of major non-conformances identified during external certification and surveillance audits across all ISO standards.
Target · Zero major NCs annually across all certified sites/systems.

After a challenging year, you've ensured all 15 sites passed their surveillance audits with no major non-conformances, a significant improvement from the previous year's two.

Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR)
The number of lost time injuries per 100,000 hours worked across the business unit.
Target · 15-20% reduction year-on-year, aiming for industry benchmark or better.

Through a new safety culture programme and system improvements, the LTIR dropped from 1.8 to 1.5 over 12 months, saving an estimated £150K in direct and indirect costs.

Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) Reduction
Quantifiable savings achieved through improvements in quality management, reducing rework, scrap, warranty claims, and customer complaints.
Target · Identify and realise £250K-£500K in CoPQ savings annually.

You led a project that streamlined the supplier quality process, reducing incoming material defects by 10%, which translated to £300K in avoided rework costs for the year.

Regulatory Fines & Penalties
Total monetary penalties incurred due to breaches of environmental, health & safety, or quality regulations.
Target · Zero regulatory fines or significant penalties.

Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny, the business unit incurred no fines for environmental or safety breaches, thanks to your proactive compliance programme.

Board & Executive Confidence
The level of trust and confidence the Board and C-Suite have in the management systems and compliance programmes.
  • Regular invitations to present to the Board/Audit Committee without prompting
  • proactive consultation on strategic risks
  • positive feedback from non-executive directors on compliance reporting clarity and comprehensiveness.
Culture of Compliance & Safety
The extent to which compliance, quality, and safety are embedded in daily operations and decision-making across all levels of the business unit.
  • Increased employee reporting of near-misses and hazards
  • operational leaders proactively seeking advice on compliance matters
  • positive results from employee engagement surveys regarding safety culture
  • observable 'speak up' culture around quality issues.
Effectiveness of Integrated Systems
How well the various ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001, etc.) are integrated, reducing duplication and improving overall efficiency.
  • Positive feedback from internal and external auditors on system integration
  • demonstrable reduction in redundant processes and documentation
  • streamlined audit processes
  • clear links between quality, environmental, and safety objectives in strategic planning.
Strategic Risk Mitigation
The ability to identify, assess, and mitigate emerging compliance and operational risks that could impact the business unit's long-term strategy.
  • Proactive identification of new regulatory threats or market changes (e.g., ESG reporting requirements)
  • successful implementation of controls to address identified risks before they materialise
  • positive feedback from the CRO on risk intelligence and mitigation plans.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Protecting the Business & Its People

You get a real kick out of knowing your work prevents accidents, avoids fines, and safeguards the company's future. It's not just a job; it's a mission to ensure we operate responsibly and safely.

Successfully navigating a complex regulatory inspection without a single finding, knowing your team's diligent work directly prevented a potential £1M fine and protected our operational licence.

Driving Organisational Excellence

You're motivated by building world-class systems that genuinely improve how we operate, making us more efficient, more reliable, and more respected. You love seeing the tangible impact of well-designed processes.

Leading the successful integration of a newly acquired business's disparate quality systems into our own, resulting in a 20% reduction in their post-acquisition product defects.

Strategic Influence & Impact

You thrive on being a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping the company's direction by providing critical insights into risk and compliance. You enjoy the challenge of getting buy-in for your vision.

Convincing the executive team to invest £500K in a new EHS platform by clearly demonstrating the ROI in terms of reduced incident costs and improved data visibility.

What frustrates people
  • The constant battle to secure budget and resources for preventative measures when the ROI isn't immediately visible, only becoming clear when a major incident is avoided.
  • Dealing with the 'just for the audit' mentality from some parts of the business, where compliance is seen as a performance for external bodies rather than an ongoing commitment.
  • Navigating complex organisational politics to get buy-in for critical system changes, especially when it impacts established ways of working.
  • The sheer volume and complexity of evolving regulations, making it a continuous challenge to stay ahead and ensure the business remains compliant.
What this role does not give you
  • A quiet, predictable routine with minimal interaction; this role is all about engagement and problem-solving.
  • The ability to make decisions in a vacuum; you'll always be balancing compliance with business needs and influencing others.
  • Instant gratification; building robust management systems and shifting culture takes years, not weeks.

8Who you work with

This role directly shapes the business unit's risk profile, operational resilience, and market reputation. You'll influence strategic investment decisions, M&A due diligence, and our overall license to operate, driving transformation across the business unit and ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.

Inside the business
  • C-Suite (CEO, COO, CRO, CFO)
  • Board of Directors (Audit & Risk Committees)
  • Business Unit Leaders (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering)
  • Legal & HR Departments
  • Internal Audit
Outside the business
  • Regulatory Bodies (e.g., HSE, Environment Agency)
  • Certification Bodies (e.g., BSI, SGS, DNV)
  • Key Customers and Suppliers
  • Industry Associations
  • Investors and Shareholders

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-site or global integrated management system implementations and certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
  • Extensive experience (10+ years) in a senior leadership role within Compliance, Quality, or EHS, ideally with direct P&L responsibility for a functional area.
  • Demonstrable experience in building and leading high-performing teams, including managing other managers.
  • Deep understanding of enterprise risk management principles and their application in a complex business environment.
  • Experience presenting to and influencing C-Suite executives and Board-level committees on risk, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
  • A strong grasp of financial management and the ability to build compelling business cases for strategic investments.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced Data Analytics & Visualisation for GRC

Moving beyond basic dashboards, you'll need to interpret complex data models and advanced analytics (e.g., predictive modelling) to gain strategic insights into risk, compliance, and performance. This will inform executive decisions and allow for proactive intervention.

Statistical process control (SPC) for quality tren · Predictive analytics for incident forecasting · Correlation analysis between operational data and · Geographic information systems (GIS) for environme · Advanced data storytelling for executive reporting

  • This quarter: Work with your BI team to identify 2-3 key strategic questions that advanced analytics could answer for your function.
  • Next 6 months: Commission a pilot project using predictive analytics to forecast safety incidents or quality defects.
  • Month 7-12: Develop a 'single source of truth' data strategy for all GRC data, ensuring integration and reliability.
  • Year 2: Implement a self-service analytics capability for your management team, empowering them with data insights.

Quick win: Challenge your BI team to present a more advanced view of one key metric (e.g., incident trends) using statistical methods beyond simple averages. Ask 'what if' questions to push the analysis.

Cloud Compliance & Cybersecurity Integration

As more of our systems and data move to the cloud, understanding the compliance implications (e.g., data residency, shared responsibility models) and integrating with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001) becomes crucial. It's about protecting our digital assets and ensuring system integrity.

Cloud security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Con · Data residency and sovereignty requirements · Shared responsibility model in cloud environments · ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems · Vendor risk management for cloud service providers

  • This quarter: Partner with the CISO or Head of IT Security to understand our current cloud security posture and compliance gaps.
  • Next 6 months: Review our vendor management programme for cloud service providers, focusing on compliance and security clauses.
  • Month 7-12: Lead an initiative to integrate ISO 27001 principles into our broader IMS, if not already done.
  • Year 2: Develop a cloud compliance strategy that addresses data governance, security, and regulatory requirements for all cloud-based systems.

Quick win: Ask your IT team for a brief on our top 3 cloud vendors and their respective compliance certifications. Identify one area where our compliance team could better support IT security.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly attending industry conferences and seminars on GRC, ESG, and emerging regulatory trends.
  • Active participation in professional bodies and working groups (e.g., IOSH, CQI, Institute of Risk Management).
  • Undertaking executive leadership programmes focused on change management, strategic influence, or digital transformation.
  • Mentoring junior professionals within the Compliance, Quality, or EHS fields.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

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What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

ESG Reporting & Strategy Integration

Investors, regulators, and customers are increasingly demanding robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and transparent reporting. This isn't just 'nice to have' anymore; it's a critical business imperative that impacts investment, reputation, and market access.

  • GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and SASB (Sustai
  • TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disc
  • Double materiality assessment
  • Supply chain ESG due diligence
  • Carbon accounting and net-zero pathways

Digital Ethics & AI Governance

As we increasingly use AI and automation in our operations (e.g., predictive maintenance, automated quality checks), ensuring these systems are ethical, unbiased, and compliant with emerging AI regulations is paramount. It's a new frontier of risk management.

  • AI Act (EU) and other global AI regulations
  • Algorithmic bias detection and mitigation
  • Data privacy in AI (GDPR implications)
  • Explainable AI (XAI) principles
  • Human-in-the-loop for AI decision-making

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Architecture
  • Lead Auditor Methodology (ISO 19011)
  • Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks (ISO 31000, COSO ERM)
  • Regulatory & Standards Interpretation (Global Scope)
  • Process Optimisation & Digital Transformation

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    From Head of ISO Management Systems (L5)

    3-5 years at L5

    Skills to master

    • Expanding scope beyond core ISO to broader GRC, developing a deeper understanding of business unit P&L, leading larger organisational change initiatives, and enhancing C-Suite influencing skills.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully led a major IMS transformation project across multiple sites.
    • Consistently delivered zero major non-conformances in external audits for several years.
    • Mentored and developed multiple managers within their team.
    • Proactively identified and mitigated significant business risks, presenting solutions to senior leadership.
  2. 2

    From Director of Quality or EHS in a similar industry

    5-8 years in a single-discipline Director role

    Skills to master

    • Developing expertise in the 'other' disciplines (e.g., if from Quality, building deep EHS knowledge), mastering integrated system design, and leading truly cross-functional compliance programmes.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully led a large Quality or EHS function, achieving significant improvements in metrics.
    • Demonstrated ability to influence across different departments and drive compliance initiatives.
    • Possesses strong foundational knowledge of at least two ISO standards (e.g., 9001 and 14001).
    • Proven ability to manage significant budgets and large teams.
  3. 3

    From a Senior GRC/Risk Consulting Role

    8-10 years in consulting, with 3-5 years at Senior Manager/Director level

    Skills to master

    • Transitioning from advisory to direct operational accountability, building and leading internal teams, and adapting consulting frameworks to the specific culture and constraints of an in-house role.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Led multiple large-scale GRC implementation projects for diverse clients.
    • Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
    • Strong client relationship management skills, transferable to internal stakeholder engagement.
    • Experience in developing and presenting strategic recommendations to executive boards.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role can lead to positions such as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer or Chief Operations Officer, and can open the way to a Non-Executive Director role.

The ten Future Fluencies

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Where it leads

Roles this leads to

The record names a next step, but the catalogue has no page for it yet:

  • Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO) / Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
  • Chief Operations Officer (COO) or General Manager (GM)

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Director of Integrated Systems & Compliance
  • Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Architecture
  • Lead Auditor Methodology (ISO 19011)
  • Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks (ISO 31000, COSO ERM)
  • Regulatory & Standards Interpretation (Global Scope)
  • Process Optimisation & Digital Transformation
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Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Director of Integrated Systems & Compliance is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO) / Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

    4-7 years in the Director role

    L7 (C-Suite)

    • Developing and overseeing the entire enterprise risk management framework.
    • Leading the corporate compliance function, including ethics and anti-bribery programmes.
    • Direct accountability for regulatory relationships and reporting at a corporate level.
    • Shaping the company's public stance on ESG and corporate responsibility.

  2. Chief Operations Officer (COO) or General Manager (GM)

    5-8 years in the Director role

    L7 (C-Suite)

    • Leading all aspects of operational performance, including manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service.
    • Driving overall business unit strategy, growth, and profitability.
    • Managing large, diverse operational teams and functional leaders.
    • Representing the company externally to key customers, partners, and investors on operational matters.
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Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, a Director's time is precious. You're not meant to be bogged down in manual data collection or drafting routine reports. Imagine if you could offload the tedious, repetitive tasks that eat into your week, freeing you up to focus on strategic leadership, risk mitigation, and driving genuine transformation. That's exactly what AI can do for you.

In Compliance, Quality, Health & Safety, AI isn't just a buzzword; it's a game-changer. It means moving from reactive firefighting to proactive risk management, from manual data crunching to insightful strategic analysis. For a Director, this translates directly into more time for high-value activities – influencing the Board, mentoring your team, and shaping the future of our business unit.

Automated Evidence & Audit Preparation

Use AI agents to automatically scan our ERP, QMS, and document control systems. They'll pull relevant objective evidence for audit checklists, pre-populating audit files and saving your team hundreds of hours. You'll get comprehensive, AI-generated audit readiness reports, allowing you to focus on strategy, not data gathering.

Predictive Risk & Trend Analysis

AI can analyse vast datasets of incident reports, near-misses, NCRs, and audit findings, identifying subtle patterns and predicting potential areas for major non-conformances or safety incidents before they occur. This gives you foresight, allowing you to proactively allocate resources and implement preventative measures, moving from reactive to truly predictive risk management.

Regulatory Intelligence & Impact Analysis

Deploy LLMs to continuously monitor changes in ISO standards, national legislation (e.g., HSE updates), and international regulations. AI will summarise key changes, highlight clauses requiring immediate attention, and even draft initial impact assessments on our existing processes. You'll stay ahead of the curve, ensuring our systems are always compliant.

Executive Report & Board Presentation Drafting

Let AI generate the first draft of your quarterly Management Review presentations, Board reports, or external audit summaries. By pulling key metrics from BI dashboards and summarising major findings from your QMS, AI can give you a solid foundation, allowing you to refine the narrative and focus on strategic insights and recommendations, not just report writing.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Director of Integrated Systems & Compliance?

Common routes in include From Head of ISO Management Systems (3-5 years at L5), From Director of Quality or EHS in a similar industry (5-8 years in a single-discipline Director role) and From a Senior GRC/Risk Consulting Role (8-10 years in consulting, with 3-5 years at Senior Manager/Director level). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Director of Integrated Systems & Compliance progress to?

This role can lead on to Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO) / Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) (4-7 years in the Director role) and Chief Operations Officer (COO) or General Manager (GM) (5-8 years in the Director role), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Director of Integrated Systems & Compliance?

Increasingly, ESG Reporting & Strategy Integration and Digital Ethics & AI Governance. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

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If you leave this industry

Skills in integrated management systems, risk and compliance carry across manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, technology and financial services. The principles of quality, safety and environmental stewardship apply in most regulated sectors.

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