Meet Hannah
Compliance and Governance Lead
Having studied performing arts, Hannah began her career working in production within the media industry. She then spent 16 years in testing and quality assurance, gradually transitioning into compliance. This varied background has equipped her with strong communication skills and a thorough, detailed approach to compliance and governance. She holds an advanced certification in ISTQB/ISEB Test Management and has extensive experience in ISO standard auditing, including ISO 13485, 27001, 9001, 14971, 62304, and 14001.
As Compliance and Governance Lead, Hannah takes charge of coordinating internal audits for ISMS, QMS, and EMS, ensuring processes run smoothly and that the audit team is well-supported. She works closely with the Technical Director and management board to uphold compliance and governance standards across all business systems, preparing the organisation for audits from certification bodies and customers.
Her responsibilities include overseeing risk management, change control programmes, and ensuring compliance with all documentation. On the certification front, she collaborates with external bodies to secure successful audits and recertifications. In addition, she provides compliance guidance to clients, helping them meet and sustain their regulatory and quality goals.
Hannah is known for her meticulous attention to detail, her dry sense of humour, and her nurturing, maternal approach with colleagues. As one of the more seasoned members of the company, she balances professionalism with a supportive presence, guiding her team with wisdom and wit, fostering both a positive and productive work environment.
Unlike a lot of larger businesses, change can be introduced easily, and I genuinely feel listened to. My opinion and judgement matter. Blue Frontier has a flat organisation mentality enabling easy communication throughout the company.
In my role as Compliance and Governance Lead, I ensure Blue Frontier’s adherence to ISO standards through effective, value-adding compliance processes. I manage risk, document control, and oversee audit readiness, while also supporting the implementation of new standards for both Blue Frontier & external clients alike.
My ideal project would be implementing a compliance management system for a growing company that’s tackling regulatory requirements for the first time. I’d work closely with them to understand their unique challenges and set up a system that’s straightforward, scalable, and tailored to their operations. It would include training their team to manage compliance confidently, building in tools for easy tracking, and creating workflows that make staying compliant feel like a natural part of their process. Seeing them empowered and ready to meet future standards would be incredibly rewarding.
Hannah enjoys property management, spending time with her family, and long-distance running.