Operations Compliance Manager

A growing, international healthcare distribution and services organisation is looking to appoint an Operations & Compliance Manager to support its next phase of expansion. With a strong global footprint and ambitious growth plans, this business partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare providers, and public sector organisations to deliver medicines and specialist services across international markets.    This is a broad, high-impact position sitting within the operations function, combining process improvement, compliance, health & safety, sustainability, and systems/accreditation leadership. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams including logistics, warehousing, QA, sales, finance, and project management to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance across the business.    Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations Develop, standardise, and implement policies and procedures Monitor operational performance and KPIs Improve cross-functional workflows and efficiencies Health & Safety Act as the main H&S lead for the site Ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations Deliver training and promote a strong safety culture Sustainability & ESG Lead and implement sustainability strategy and initiatives Drive carbon reduction, waste management, and ethical practices Track and report on ESG metrics and progress Collaborate with teams to embed sustainability across the business Systems & Accreditations Lead accreditation programmes (e.g. ISO9001, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials) Manage audits, documentation, and compliance processes Support system and process improvements aligned with business growth About You Experience in operations, compliance, H&S, sustainability, or similar Knowledge of ISO standards and accreditation frameworks Understanding of ESG/sustainability reporting Strong organisational and project management skills Confident working across multiple departments and stakeholders Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail IOSH qualification (desirable)