Compliance and Risk Manager

Job Context

The Compliance and Risk Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring governance, compliance, risk management, and operational assurance frameworks across the Group. The role works closely with operational teams, management, consultants, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, food safety programmes, health and safety obligations, and ESG initiatives.

The position serves as a key link between Group functions and operational business units, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key Performance Areas (KPA)

Operational Procedures, Compliance and Risk Management

• Lead the development, review, standardisation, and implementation of operational procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all business units.
• Establish and maintain a structured document control framework for operational procedures.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews, audits, and assessments to evaluate adherence to approved SOPs and policies.
• Identify operational risks, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop corrective action plans and monitor implementation of agreed actions.
• Prepare compliance and risk reports for management and executive review.
• Promote a culture of operational discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Food Safety Management

• Act as the Group’s coordinator and champion for all food safety programmes and initiatives.
• Manage relationships with appointed food safety consultants, auditors, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of food safety management systems.
• Monitor compliance with food safety standards, certifications, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in food safety management reviews and steering committees.
• Ensure corrective actions arising from audits are effectively implemented and closed.

Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Support

• Assist management in monitoring compliance with relevant HSE legislation and company standards.
• Participate in workplace inspections, audits, and incident review processes where required.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics and assist in reporting to management.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen safety culture and improve compliance.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Coordination

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Group ESG initiatives and programmes.
• Act as liaison between business units and Group ESG stakeholders.
• Support the collection, verification, and reporting of ESG-related information and performance metrics.
• Assist with sustainability reporting requirements and stakeholder requests.
• Coordinate ESG projects and ensure alignment between operational activities and Group ESG objectives.
• Monitor emerging ESG requirements, trends, and best practices relevant to the business.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Quality Management, Business Management, Operations Management, Compliance, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications in compliance, risk management, food safety, quality management, auditing, or HSE will be advantageous.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in compliance, risk management, quality assurance, food safety, operational governance, or a related field.
• Experience working within logistics, warehousing, cold chain, manufacturing, distribution, or operational environments.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating audits, certification programmes, and compliance initiatives.
• Experience engaging with operational teams across multiple sites will be advantageous

Technical Competencies

• Risk Management
• Internal Auditing
• Compliance Management
• Food Safety Systems
• Policy and Procedure Development
• ESG Reporting and Coordination
• HSE Fundamentals
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Project Management

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

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