Compliance Manager - European Logistics

This role may be based in Runcorn or Dublin and will require travel to the alternate site, as well as to relevant 3PL locations, when business needs dictate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. 

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. 

It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love. 

About the Role

As Compliance Manager, you'll lead the strategy, governance and execution of compliance and risk standards across Diageo's Beer Category Primary Logistics operations throughout Europe.

You'll play a critical role in embedding best-in-class compliance practices across multiple locations and third-party logistics (3PL) partners, fostering a strong culture of compliance, governance, risk awareness and continuous improvement. Your work will help protect Diageo's reputation, ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, and drive operational excellence across our European logistics network.

Scope

This role supports operations across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, all Primary Logistics 3PL locations across Europe, and additional European markets where required. Working across both Diageo-managed and third-party logistics environments, you'll provide compliance leadership and governance support across a complex, multi-site logistics network.

As a key member of the Primary Logistics Leadership Team, you'll contribute to strategic decision-making, risk management, governance and business continuity planning. While the role has no direct reports, you'll deliver results through strong stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing across internal teams and external partners.

What you'll be doing:

Compliance & Governance

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Compliance Plan covering Quality & Food Safety, Business Risk, Environmental Standards, Regulatory Compliance and Governance requirements.
• Ensure consistent compliance standards are embedded across European logistics operations and third-party logistics partners.
• Establish governance processes that monitor compliance performance, drive accountability and support effective decision-making.
• Act as the subject matter expert for compliance, governance and risk management across the Primary Logistics network.

Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of compliance and operational risks across logistics operations.
• Own Business Continuity Planning, including cyber resilience, third-party logistics continuity and operational resilience.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure robust mitigation plans are implemented and regularly reviewed.
• Support business preparedness for crisis scenarios and supply chain disruptions.

Audit & Assurance

• Lead risk-based audits to assess compliance and the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Drive compliance with Diageo's Controls Assurance and Risk Management (CARM) framework, Governance, Assurance and Risk (GAR) requirements, ISO/FSSC standards, customs, excise duty requirements and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure audit readiness across logistics operations and third-party partners.
• Track, manage and drive the timely closure of audit findings, observations and corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement & Performance

• Develop and embed management systems that strengthen compliance, address risks and improve operational performance.
• Use audit findings, incidents and performance data to identify opportunities to enhance controls and drive continuous improvement.
• Define, monitor and report key compliance and risk management KPIs.
• Lead corrective action plans that improve compliance performance across the European logistics network.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with Category Teams, Logistics Contract Managers, Global Compliance, Governance, Risk, Quality, Environmental and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment on compliance priorities.
• Partner closely with third-party logistics providers and external partners to communicate requirements, manage risks, share best practice and drive sustainable improvements in compliance performance.

Best Practice & Capability Building

• Champion compliance best practice across European logistics sites and third-party operations.
• Support capability building through coaching, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Increase awareness and understanding of compliance obligations, governance requirements and risk management principles.
• Foster a culture of accountability, compliance and operational excellence across the network.

Leadership Expectations

• Act as a trusted member of the Primary Logistics Leadership Team, influencing strategic decisions and governance priorities.
• Build collaboration across functions, geographies and external partners.
• Support crisis management and critical business decision-making when required.
• Lead through influence, driving alignment, engagement and accountability across a matrix organisation.

Experience/skills required:  

Qualifications

• A degree in a Technical, Scientific, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Risk, Governance or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications in Compliance, Audit, Risk Management, Governance or Quality Management are desirable.

Experience

• Experience within logistics, manufacturing or supply chain environments, ideally within FMCG or the beverage industry.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, governance systems, regulatory requirements and risk management methodologies.
• Proven experience delivering strategy, driving operational improvements, managing audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience working across complex stakeholder groups, with the ability to influence and deliver outcomes within a matrix organisation.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in compliance management, business continuity planning, audit processes, governance frameworks, risk assessment and performance management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into practical business improvements.

What You'll Bring

• A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making across multiple teams and geographies.
• High levels of integrity and resilience, with a passion for compliance, governance and operational excellence.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on delivering sustainable business outcomes.

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one

outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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