Compliance Manager

Full-Time | £45,000-£55,000 DOE | Hybrid Working | On-Site Parking

We're supporting a highly respected organisation in recruiting an experienced Compliance Manager to join their team on an initial 3‑month temporary contract, with a potential extension and opportunities for permanent roles within the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a compliance professional who enjoys shaping frameworks, managing regulatory relationships, and influencing senior leadership in a regulated environment.

The Role

As Compliance Manager, you'll lead the organisation's compliance strategy, ensuring full adherence to relevant legislation, standards, and internal policies. You will oversee risk assessments, audits, investigations, and stakeholder relationships, while providing trusted advice to senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Framework, Oversight & Deployment

• Develop, implement, and manage the organisation's compliance programme.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain an effective risk and compliance framework.
• Maintain and update all compliance and risk policies.
• Manage internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure accurate reporting and recording of compliance breaches to regulatory bodies.
• Advise the CEO and SMT on compliance systems, improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Lead corrective actions following audits and investigations.
• Manage and develop investigation procedures; report material breaches promptly.
• Ensure all required documentation is submitted to regulators.
• Monitor and maintain fraud prevention safeguards.
• Maintain centralised compliance reporting systems.
• Provide guidance on compliance risks, corrective actions, and policy improvements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies.
• Assist with responses to regulatory enquiries.
• Deliver effective training on compliance and risk.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations including GDPR, anti-bribery, conflicts of interest, and more.
• Communicate regulatory changes across the organisation.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Manage day‑to‑day relationships with regulatory bodies and Internal Audit.
• Ensure suppliers meet compliance expectations.

Team Leadership

• Lead and support the Compliance team to deliver high‑quality results.

Person Specification

Essential

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong IT skills.
• Deep understanding of ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection legislation.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Previous compliance monitoring and complaint-handling experience.
• Degree-level education (preferred).

Behaviours & Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Discreet, tactful, and able to handle confidential matters.
• Strong commercial judgement with an ability to balance business and compliance risks.
• Highly organised, calm under pressure, and proactive.
• Professional, resilient, and solution‑focused.

Desirable

• Experience in the oil & gas sector safety standards.
• Knowledge of ISO 17024.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and database systems.

What's on Offer

• £45,000-£55,000 DOE salary
• Hybrid working
• On-site parking
• Initial 3‑month contract
• Opportunity to lead a key organisational function with senior-level visibility