Risk and Compliance Manager, Diageo
Logistics - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Office located in Edinburgh Park or Onyx, Glasgow
Alcoholic beverage company
Open for applications
Alcoholic beverage company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
Office located in Edinburgh Park or Onyx, Glasgow
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking Compliance Manager who is passionate about creating a safe, compliant and successful logistics environment
- You are someone who flourishes with influencing and supporting others, bringing clarity, strategy and practical solutions to complex challenges
- Experienced or qualified in a relevant field, with a degree or equivalent experience and a desire to grow and share your expertise
- Confident in your knowledge of logistics and manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
- A strategic problem solver with a track record of delivering results, leading change and contributing to future-focused initiatives
- A strong communicator who can engage, influence and build positive relationships across all levels of the organisation
- Approachable and supportive, able to provide guidance in a clear, practical and inclusive way
- Knowledgeable in risk management, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and Health & Safety requirements, and committed to role-modelling safe practices every day
- Energetic, collaborative and a true teammate, leading by example and inspiring those around you
- Comfortable engaging with large operations, presenting ideas clearly, and driving meaningful improvements
- We are looking for someone who is ready to make a difference, bring fresh ideas, and help us continue to build a culture of trust, safety, and excellence across Diageo’s Primary Logistics operations
What the job involves
- Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe
- It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations
- We are looking for a proactive and strategic Compliance, Risk and Health & Safety Manager to join our Primary Logistics team in Scotland, based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh with regular travel to our Shieldhall and Leven sites
- In this role you will shape and drive the Compliance, Risk and Health & Safety strategy across Diageo Global Supply, ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance
- As a member of the Primary Logistics Leadership Team and the Crisis Management teams, you will play a key role in safeguarding Diageo’s people, brands and reputation
- You will support the creation of a dynamic Health & Safety programme for our onsite 3PL partners, working closely with Category Teams, Logistics Contract Managers and other H&S Managers within Global Brand Supply to standardise processes, lead risk and drive compliance
- Your influence will extend across operations, helping Diageo continue its journey to become the most trusted and respected consumer goods company in the world
- The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, practical guidance, and innovative solutions across H&S, Compliance, and Risk management, ensuring end-to-end performance, operational resilience, and a safe working environment for all
- Lead the onsite 3PL Health & Safety programme, setting the standard for safety and compliance across Primary Logistics
- Ensure Diageo’s Quality Strategy for logistics effectively handles customer concerns with robust corrective actions
- Develop and supervise the Primary Logistics (Scotland) risk mitigation plan, including ownership of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for cyber, 3PL, and onsite operations
- Drive logistics innovation, using technology and digital solutions to enhance safety and operational performance
- Define and supervise critical metrics for Health & Safety and Customer Concerns, focusing on both leading and lagging indicators
- Conduct continuous external benchmarking to identify trends and best practices in the wider logistics sector, driving improvements in processes, strategy, and technology
- This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational impact, making a real difference to Diageo’s safety, compliance, and reputation across Scotland
Application process
- Closing Date: 9th October 2025
Our take
Multinational beverage company Diageo was the result of a merger between Guinness and Grand Metropolitan, a leisure and property conglomerate, in 1997. Spearheaded by then-Guiness executives Anthony Greener and Philip Yea, the merger sent stocks skyrocketing and by December of the same year, Diageo was listed on the London Stock Exchange.
As the owner of many of the global leaders in alcoholic beverages (think Ciroc, Smirnoff, and Tanqueray), Diageo has made a number of savvy acquisitions and sell-offs, expanding its portfolio beyond Europe and into the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia.
Over the past decade, however, it has had to face the rise of craft and independent brewing, with companies like Brewdog becoming new competitors. Rather than acquiring these craft beer companies, Diageo has focused on branding Guinness in a way that fits the craft mould. This involved initiatives like The Brewers Project.
During the early 2020s, Diageo also weathered an alcohol sales decline and has bounced back with a renewed focus on cold brew coffee liqueurs and Guinness blends, as well as further acquisitions that have included that of actor Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Aug 2023
$8.7m
GRANT
Total funding: $8.7m
Company HQ
Park Royal, London, UK
Leadership
Debra Crew
(CEO)Currently a Board Member at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Previously Board Member at Mondelēz International, Newell Brands and previously a Board Member at Diageo before becoming its CEO.
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