Senior Ethics & Compliance Advisor

DS Smith

Senior Ethics and Compliance Advisor implementing compliance programs and providing regulatory guidance across EMEA. Collaborating with leaders to foster an ethical culture and ensure regulatory adherence.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and oversee ethics and compliance programs aligned with global standards, driving initiatives to strengthen ethical culture across manufacturing sites and regional offices
Provide expert counsel on anti-bribery, anti-corruption, competition law, trade compliance, data privacy, and environmental regulations, supporting risk assessments and mitigation strategies
Develop and deliver high-impact compliance training for employees, contractors, and suppliers, effectively communicating regulatory changes across diverse, cross-functional teams
Lead internal investigations into potential compliance breaches, including safety-related misconduct, while monitoring program effectiveness and reporting findings to senior leadership
Collaborate closely with internal functions (Legal, HR, Finance, Communications) and plant/site management, acting as the primary liaison with regulators and external counsel as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area with demonstrable EMEA experience in a Legal or Compliance environment
Demonstrable experience of progressive ethics and compliance experience, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site sectors
Solid understanding of EMEA regulatory frameworks, including environmental, health & safety, and trade compliance, with proven experience managing investigations in a multinational setting
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a track record of working effectively and building relationships within a highly matrixed organisation
Highly collaborative, proactive self-starter possessing total integrity, sound judgment, and the cultural awareness to adapt across diverse global jurisdictions
Multilingual capability with European languages preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Discounts
Cycle to work scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools

Compliance Training DevelopmentRisk Assessment And MitigationData Privacy RegulationsEnvironmental RegulationsCompetition Law Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsHighly CollaborativeProactive Self-StarterCultural Awareness