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

Director of Integrated Risk & Compliance

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  • Experience bandDirector/VP (16-20 years)
  • Direct reports25-100+ reports
  • Reports toChief Compliance & Quality Officer
  • UK framework levelUsually a director, accountable for a division and its numbers

Also advertised as VP of Compliance & Quality · Head of EHS & IMS · Director of Governance & Assurance

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1From this job to a course

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
GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 3 Diploma for a Bulk Storage Operator (Technician) GQA Qualifications Limited · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards
GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills GQA Qualifications Limited · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards
Highfield Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management (RQF) Highfield Qualifications · Level 7 · covers 1 of 10 standards

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The units you would start with

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
Comply with External and Internal Obligations within a Bulk Storage Operations Environment GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 3 Diploma for a Bulk Storage Operator (Technician)
Good Manufacturing Practice GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills
Principles of Safe Manufacture of Quality Medicines in the Pharmaceutical Environment Open Awards Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (Diploma)
Direct the management of design development and processes in construction management Highfield Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management (RQF)
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)

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  1. 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
  2. Comply with External and Internal Obligations within a Bulk Storage Operations Environment GQA Qualifications Limited · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
  3. Good Manufacturing Practice GQA Qualifications Limited · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
  4. Principles of Safe Manufacture of Quality Medicines in the Pharmaceutical Environment Open Awards · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
  5. Direct the management of design development and processes in construction management Highfield Qualifications · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 7
  6. Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
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2AI and this work

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  • AI-Driven Compliance Foresight & Risk Prediction
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Integration & Reporting
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3What this role really is

This role shapes a business unit's approach to risk, quality and safety, going beyond box-ticking to build resilient, ethical and high-performing operations.

4What you'd actually use

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

EQMS/EHS Platforms (e.g., Intelex, Cority, VelocityEHS) Strategic

Leading platform selection, architecting enterprise-wide implementations, ensuring data integrity for executive reporting, and driving maximum value from our investment. You'll be the champion for these systems, not just a user.

Document Control Systems (e.g., SharePoint Online, Confluence) Architect

Setting enterprise document governance policies, integrating document control with other management systems (EQMS, training platforms), and ensuring robust information architecture for all controlled documents across the business unit.

Data Visualization & Business Intelligence (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Strategic

Governing the entire CQHS analytics environment, interpreting complex dashboards for executive leadership, and using data insights to drive strategic safety and quality decisions. You'll present the 'story' the data tells.

Collaboration Suites (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint) Strategic

Establishing the collaboration framework for the entire compliance function, ensuring clear and efficient communication channels during major incidents, audits, or strategic projects across the business unit.

Advanced Excel & Data Modelling (e.g., Power Query) Strategic

Overseeing the data integrity of all reporting, pushing for migration from Excel to more robust platforms, and using advanced modelling for strategic scenario planning and risk assessment where dedicated tools aren't yet available.

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 Compliance Programme Design Follows established programme designs, contributes specific data. Proposes improvements to existing programmes, manages specific workstreams. Designs and implements new multi-standard programmes for specific functions.
Budget Allocation (Compliance Function) No budget authority, tracks expenses. Manages small project budgets (up to £5K) with manager approval. Manages workstream budgets (up to £20K), recommends larger spend.
Major Incident Response & Communication Collects initial data, follows incident response script. Participates in incident investigation, drafts internal communications. Leads root cause analysis, drafts corrective action plans, informs stakeholders.

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.

Total Cost of Compliance & Non-Compliance
The combined cost of managing our compliance programmes (audits, certifications, training) plus the financial impact of incidents, fines, and quality failures.
Target · Achieve a 10-15% year-on-year reduction in total cost, without compromising safety or quality.

If last year's total cost was £5M, you'd aim for £4.25M-£4.5M this year by optimising processes and preventing incidents. This includes reducing legal fees from non-compliances and the cost of product recalls.

Leading Indicator Improvement Rate
The rate of increase in proactive safety and quality observations (e.g., near-miss reporting, hazard identification, safety walks) versus reactive incidents.
Target · Increase proactive reporting by 20% annually, while reducing reportable incidents by 10%.

Seeing near-miss reports jump from 100 to 120 per month, while actual lost-time incidents drop from 5 to 4. This shows we're catching problems before they become serious.

Certification as a Business Enabler
Successfully achieving new or expanded certifications that directly unlock new market segments or significant client contracts.
Target · Secure at least one new strategic certification (e.g., ISO 27001 for data security, specific industry standards) that enables £5M+ in new business annually.

Leading the business unit to achieve a new aerospace quality standard (AS9100) which allows us to bid on a £7M contract we couldn't touch before.

Enterprise Risk Reduction Score
A composite score reflecting the reduction in identified high-impact, high-likelihood risks across the business unit's risk register.
Target · Reduce the number of 'High' or 'Critical' risks by 15% year-on-year, through strategic mitigation plans.

Moving three significant operational risks (e.g., major supply chain disruption, critical equipment failure, data breach) from 'High' to 'Medium' on the risk matrix through robust controls and strategic investments.

Board and Executive Confidence
The level of trust and reliance the Board and C-suite place in your strategic insights and recommendations regarding risk, compliance, and operational resilience.
  • You're regularly invited to present at Board meetings on risk topics, your input is actively sought on major strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A, new market entry), and your team's reports are seen as essential for decision-making. They'll ask your opinion on things before making big calls.
Organisational Culture of Compliance & Safety
How deeply embedded a proactive, 'speak up' culture around safety, quality, and ethical behaviour is across the business unit.
  • Employee surveys show high scores for safety culture and ethical conduct. There's a noticeable increase in 'challenge culture' where issues are raised early without fear. Front-line staff can clearly articulate their role in maintaining standards. You'll see managers actively championing your initiatives, not just tolerating them.
Strategic Integration Effectiveness
How well compliance, quality, and safety considerations are integrated into core business processes and strategic planning, rather than being an afterthought.
  • You're involved from the concept stage of new product development or market expansion. Compliance requirements are built into project plans from day one, not bolted on at the end. Your team's input shapes operational design and technology choices. This isn't just about 'getting a seat at the table'
  • it's about leading the conversation.

7Would you like it

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

What people enjoy
Driving Large-Scale Organisational Transformation

You'll be setting multi-year roadmaps, championing new technologies to improve compliance, and embedding a proactive risk culture across thousands of employees. Seeing a business unit truly 'get' compliance and safety, moving from reactive to proactive, is what gets you out of bed.

Leading the successful integration of a new EHS platform across 20 sites, resulting in a 30% reduction in reportable incidents over two years. That's real impact.

Strategic Influence and Impact

Your role is about shaping the future of the business unit. You'll be presenting to the Board, advising the C-suite on critical risks, and seeing your recommendations directly influence major investment decisions, M&A activity, and market strategy.

Convincing the executive team to invest £2M in a new data analytics capability for compliance, which then uncovers a hidden risk that saves the company £10M in potential fines.

Building and Mentoring High-Performing Teams

You'll be responsible for hiring, developing, and inspiring a large team of compliance, quality, and safety professionals. Watching your managers grow and seeing your team deliver exceptional results is a huge part of the reward.

Developing a new talent programme for compliance specialists that results in 70% internal promotions to senior roles within five years, building a strong leadership pipeline.

What frustrates people
  • Dealing with executive-level 'lip service' where safety and quality are talked about, but budgets or resources aren't committed.
  • Navigating complex organisational politics to get buy-in for critical risk mitigation strategies.
  • The sheer scale of legacy systems and processes that make large-scale integration and data clean-up a multi-year slog.
  • Being held accountable for incidents that stem from decisions made outside your direct control, often due to under-investment or lack of adherence.
  • The constant pressure to balance regulatory demands with commercial pressures, especially in a competitive market.
What this role does not give you
  • A quiet, predictable, or low-stress environment.
  • A role where you're solely focused on technical execution without significant people leadership.
  • The ability to avoid difficult conversations or challenging senior stakeholders.
  • A place where every decision is clear-cut and data-driven; sometimes you'll have to make tough calls with imperfect information.

8Who you work with

Your decisions here directly shape the operational resilience and ethical standing of an entire business unit, influencing its market position and financial performance. You're essentially building the guardrails that allow the business to innovate and grow safely, ensuring we avoid major incidents, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage that could cost millions. It's about enabling sustainable growth, not just preventing problems.

Inside the business
  • C-Suite (CEO, COO, CFO)
  • Business Unit Leadership Team (MDs, VPs of Operations, Product, HR)
  • Legal Counsel
  • Internal Audit Committee
  • Head of Enterprise Risk Management
Outside the business
  • Board of Directors
  • External Regulators (e.g., HSE, Environment Agency)
  • Certification Bodies (e.g., BSI, LRQA)
  • Major Clients and Supply Chain Partners
  • Industry Associations and Standard-Setting Bodies

9What you need before you start

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

  • Proven experience (15+ years) in a senior leadership role within Compliance, Quality, Health, or Safety, with a clear track record of driving large-scale organisational change.
  • Demonstrable experience managing significant P&L responsibilities (minimum £1M+) and making strategic investment decisions.
  • Extensive experience presenting to and influencing C-suite executives and Board members on complex risk and compliance issues.
  • A history of successfully leading and developing large, multi-disciplinary teams (20+ people, including managers).
  • Deep expertise in designing, implementing, and governing integrated management systems across multiple sites or business units.
  • A strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and their application in a complex business environment.

10What to practise next

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

Advanced Data Governance & Analytics for Compliance

The sheer volume and complexity of compliance data mean traditional methods are no longer sufficient. You'll need to oversee the development of robust data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, lineage, and accessibility for advanced analytics and AI applications. This is about trust in our data.

Data Lake/Warehouse Architectures for CQHS Data · Data Quality Management & Master Data Management (MDM) · Advanced Statistical Modelling for Risk Quantification · Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Compliance Systems

  • This quarter: Work with IT and Data teams to audit our current CQHS data landscape and identify governance gaps.
  • Next 6 months: Sponsor a project to establish clear data ownership and quality standards for critical compliance datasets.
  • Next 12 months: Explore investment in a dedicated CQHS data lake or warehouse to support advanced analytics.
  • Ongoing: Regularly review data security protocols for all compliance systems with our CISO.

Quick win: Ensure all new EQMS/EHS platform implementations have robust data validation rules built-in from day one. This prevents bad data from entering the system.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly attending executive-level industry conferences and roundtables on GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), ESG, and operational excellence.
  • Engaging in continuous learning on emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT, specifically their applications in risk and compliance.
  • Participating in leadership development programmes focused on strategic influence, change management, and executive presence.
  • Mentoring rising talent within the organisation and actively seeking reverse mentoring opportunities from junior colleagues on new technologies.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

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.

AI-Driven Compliance Foresight & Risk Prediction

Regulators are getting smarter, and the volume of data is exploding. Relying on historical data alone won't cut it. AI offers the ability to predict future compliance challenges and operational risks before they materialise, turning reactive compliance into proactive risk management. Competitors are already exploring this, and we need to be leading.

  • Predictive Analytics for Incident Forecasting
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Regulatory Scanning
  • Digital Twin for Operational Risk Modelling
  • Ethical AI & Bias Detection in Compliance Systems

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Integration & Reporting

ESG is no longer just a 'nice-to-have'; it's a critical driver for investor confidence, customer loyalty, and regulatory scrutiny. As Director, you'll be responsible for embedding ESG principles into our core operations and ensuring robust, auditable reporting. This is rapidly becoming a board-level imperative.

  • Materiality Assessments for ESG Risks
  • ESG Reporting Frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD)
  • Supply Chain ESG Due Diligence
  • Greenwashing Prevention & Ethical Marketing

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Architecture & Governance
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Integration
  • Advanced Regulatory & Standards Interpretation (Strategic)
  • Strategic Audit Programme Design & Oversight
  • Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action (Systemic)

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 IMS Manager / Head of EHS (Large Organisation)

    Roughly 3-5 years in a similar senior management role.

    Skills to master

    • Moving from managing a department to leading a business unit-wide function, P&L ownership, strategic board-level communication, and enterprise risk integration.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully led a major compliance programme implementation across multiple sites.
    • Consistently achieved strong external audit results with zero major non-conformances.
    • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership on strategic safety or quality investments.
    • Built and developed a high-performing team of managers and specialists.
  2. 2

    From Senior Consultant (GRC/EHS Consulting)

    Typically 5-7 years at a Principal or Senior Manager level within a reputable consulting firm, focusing on GRC or EHS strategy.

    Skills to master

    • Transitioning from advisory to direct operational ownership and accountability, building internal teams, and navigating internal politics versus client engagements.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Led multiple large-scale GRC/EHS transformation projects for major clients.
    • Developed and presented strategic recommendations to client C-suites.
    • Managed project budgets of £500K+ and large consulting teams.
    • Deep understanding of various industry sectors and their regulatory landscapes.
  3. 3

    From Head of Legal / Regulatory Affairs (with operational focus)

    Around 5-7 years in a Head of Legal or Regulatory role, particularly if it involved significant operational compliance oversight.

    Skills to master

    • Expanding beyond purely legal interpretation to hands-on operational management systems, safety culture, and quality assurance processes. Developing a more proactive, preventative mindset.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully navigated complex regulatory challenges and investigations.
    • Developed and implemented company-wide compliance policies.
    • Worked closely with operational teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
    • Demonstrated ability to translate legal requirements into actionable business processes.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This work can lead to a Chief Compliance & Quality Officer role, a Chief Operating Officer position, or a seat as a Board Member or Non-Executive Director.

The ten Future Fluencies

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The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Director of Integrated Risk & Compliance is actually changing.

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One to one, on the work you already do

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Applied to your work in Director of Integrated Risk & Compliance

The objective of this unit is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the regulations, industry standards, and management requirements for process safety. Learners will understand the role of the Process Safety Leadership Group, relevant frameworks, legal duties, and the role of the Competent Authority.

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  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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Director of Integrated Risk & Compliance
  • Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Architecture & Governance
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Integration
  • Advanced Regulatory & Standards Interpretation (Strategic)
  • Strategic Audit Programme Design & Oversight
  • Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action (Systemic)
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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 Risk & Compliance is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Chief Compliance & Quality Officer (CCO)

    Roughly 3-5 years in this Director role.

    Level 7 (C-Suite)

    • Global regulatory arbitrage and strategic response.
    • M&A due diligence and integration at an enterprise level.
    • Advanced risk modelling for P&L impact.
    • Public relations and crisis management at a corporate level.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, managing compliance, quality, and safety across a large business unit involves mountains of data, regulations, and reports. Imagine if your team could cut through that noise, predict risks before they happen, and free up significant time for strategic work. That's exactly what AI can do for your function.

We're not talking about replacing people; we're talking about empowering your team to work smarter, faster, and with more foresight. Our AI Productivity Hub is designed to take the drudgery out of compliance work, giving your specialists and managers back valuable hours to focus on high-impact problem-solving and strategic initiatives. As Director, you'll champion these tools and see the strategic benefits ripple across your entire business unit.

Regulatory Change Monitor

AI scans thousands of regulatory updates and new standards (think ISO, HSE, EPA) in real-time. It flags specific changes relevant to our operations, summarises the impact, and even suggests which internal documents or controls need updating. This saves your team countless hours of manual review and ensures we're always ahead of the curve.

Predictive Risk Analyzer

Imagine AI sifting through years of incident reports, near-miss data, audit findings, and even external market signals. It identifies hidden correlations and predicts the next likely areas for a major safety or quality failure across your business unit. This isn't just reactive; it's about proactive risk mitigation at a strategic level, allowing you to allocate resources where they'll have the biggest impact.

Standards De-Coder & Gap Analyser

Give a new 100-page standard to our private AI instance, and it can instantly summarise key requirements, extract all 'shall' statements into a checklist, or even perform a preliminary gap analysis against our existing procedures. This dramatically cuts down the time it takes to onboard new standards or assess compliance with updated versions, freeing your managers for strategic implementation.

Automated Audit Report Drafter

After an internal audit, your team's raw notes, evidence photos, and interview summaries can be fed into AI. It then generates a structured first draft of the audit report, complete with clause references, properly worded non-conformances, and even suggested corrective actions. This significantly reduces the post-audit administrative burden, letting your auditors focus on the actual findings and follow-ups.

Common questions

Common questions

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

Common routes in include From IMS Manager / Head of EHS (Large Organisation) (Roughly 3-5 years in a similar senior management role.), From Senior Consultant (GRC/EHS Consulting) (Typically 5-7 years at a Principal or Senior Manager level within a reputable consulting firm, focusing on GRC or EHS strategy.) and From Head of Legal / Regulatory Affairs (with operational focus) (Around 5-7 years in a Head of Legal or Regulatory role, particularly if it involved significant operational compliance oversight.). Times vary with prior experience.

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

This role can lead on to Chief Compliance & Quality Officer (CCO) (Roughly 3-5 years in this Director role.), depending on the skills you build.

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

Increasingly, AI-Driven Compliance Foresight & Risk Prediction and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Integration & Reporting. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 7

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

More jobs in compliance, quality and safety

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.

If you leave this industry

Skills in integrated management systems, risk management and regulatory compliance carry across sectors. This can open doors to similar roles in pharmaceuticals, energy, aerospace or financial services, where governance and risk control follow similar principles.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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