Head of Compliance - Transport & Warehouse
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- England,East Midlands,Derbyshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Job Description:
Gleeson has partnered with a leading transport and logistics business to recruit a Head of Compliance for a pivotal role based in Derby.
This high-impact position blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring DVSA compliance, robust safety standards, and operational excellence across the organisation. Reporting directly to the C-suite, you’ll lead audits, manage risk, and drive best-practice governance while fostering a proactive, safety-first culture.
With the business continuing to expand, this is a fantastic opportunity to influence compliance strategy at the highest level and shape future growth.
Job Title: Head of Compliance
Location: Derby
Salary : £65,000 - 75,000 + Bonus
Key Responsibilities :
*Ensure DVSA compliance, manage operator licences, monitor driver performance and telematics data, and cultivate strong supplier relationships.
*Champion a robust safety culture, report directly to the C -suite, oversee audits and incident management, and guarantee contractors and facilities meet all legal and insurance obligations.
*Serve as the primary liaison with insurers, handle policy renewals and claims, and ensure prompt First Notification of Loss (FNOL) reporting.
*Review supplier and customer contracts, assist with dispute resolution, and promote best-practice governance across the business.
*Lead compliance initiatives, support ISO and FORS accreditation, and embed a proactive, safety-first mindset throughout the organisation.
Key Skills:
*CPC qualification & Transport Experience
*Direct Transport Leadership
*In-depth knowledge of DVSA regulations, health & safety standards, and wider compliance frameworks.
*Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
*A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to risk and compliance.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
This high-impact position blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring DVSA compliance, robust safety standards, and operational excellence across the organisation. Reporting directly to the C-suite, you’ll lead audits, manage risk, and drive best-practice governance while fostering a proactive, safety-first culture.
With the business continuing to expand, this is a fantastic opportunity to influence compliance strategy at the highest level and shape future growth.
Job Title: Head of Compliance
Location: Derby
Salary : £65,000 - 75,000 + Bonus
Key Responsibilities :
*Ensure DVSA compliance, manage operator licences, monitor driver performance and telematics data, and cultivate strong supplier relationships.
*Champion a robust safety culture, report directly to the C -suite, oversee audits and incident management, and guarantee contractors and facilities meet all legal and insurance obligations.
*Serve as the primary liaison with insurers, handle policy renewals and claims, and ensure prompt First Notification of Loss (FNOL) reporting.
*Review supplier and customer contracts, assist with dispute resolution, and promote best-practice governance across the business.
*Lead compliance initiatives, support ISO and FORS accreditation, and embed a proactive, safety-first mindset throughout the organisation.
Key Skills:
*CPC qualification & Transport Experience
*Direct Transport Leadership
*In-depth knowledge of DVSA regulations, health & safety standards, and wider compliance frameworks.
*Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
*A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to risk and compliance.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Job number 3118967
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Company Details:
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integri...