Group Head of Compliance in Cannock

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This range is provided by Distinct Cremations. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: £85,000 - £93,000 per annum + Benefits.

Distinct Cremations, Cannock, Staffordshire. Hybrid work available, with 2-3 days based in the office per week. Permanent role.

Are you a seasoned compliance leader with a passion for doing things the right way? If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking, values-led organisation, this could be your next big move. Since 2021 we have been busy growing our first-class direct cremation service which offers individuals and families all over the country a simple alternative to a traditional funeral service. We received a Gold Trusted Feefo award for our service in 2024 and our Direct Cremation plans are rated 5 star by Fairer Finance.

The role involves leading the Compliance Function with 1 x Direct report – a Compliance Manager.

Requirements:

• Manages at both a strategic and operational level compliance with the Financial Conduct Authorities (FCA) rules and guidance.
• Provides support across the Group in relation to compliance with Data Protection and Financial Crime legislation.
• Manages all relationships, communications and information requests with regulated authorities including the FCA, ICO and FOS.
• Reports regularly to the Executive and the Board on regulatory compliance matters and conduct risk.
• Ensures the business is kept abreast of regulatory change.
• Delivers a risk-based monitoring programme that assesses the adequacy of controls in the first line and recommends actions to address concerns where identified.

Regulated Responsibilities:

• DPO for Group entities.
• Supporting the Board in the achievement of a robust, strong and positive compliance culture.
• Lead Compliance ensuring it is adequately resourced and appropriately skilled, motivated and organised.
• Maintain a robust, risk-based compliance monitoring programme supported by a comprehensive regulatory risk universe.
• Represent Compliance at Management Group Meetings and prepare informative, effective and professional reports for the Board.
• Proactively identify and interpret new and emerging regulatory changes, assessing the practical implications on the Group and communicate details to relevant stakeholders on a timely basis.
• Provide practical support, guidance and advice to the business to help manage regulatory risks.
• Provide training materials and tools to ensure Senior Managers and Approved Persons are appropriately aware of their responsibilities.
• Preparing and submitting FCA returns on an annual, quarterly, half yearly basis.
• Work with colleagues in IT to ensure a robust Information Security framework is in place.
• Oversee regulatory breaches to ensure that root cause is identified, preventative measures are implemented, and appropriate remedial work is undertaken.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) on all data protection related matters across the Group.
• Act as DPO for the Group.
• Manage the Group Policy Framework.

About you:

• An experienced Head of Compliance and risk / Senior Compliance Manager / Chief Compliance Officer / Regulatory Compliance Director.
• Experience of Funeral Plans or Insurance plans.
• Experience of liaising with the FCA and completing regulatory reporting.
• In depth knowledge of the insurance financial services industry.
• Experience acting as Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Experience of preparing reports at Board level.
• You’ll need to pass a DBS (criminal record) check to be considered for this role.

What We Offer:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Life Assurance.
• A choice between 7% employer pension contribution or 5% contribution + private healthcare cover (Bupa).
• Ongoing learning & development.
• Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support.
• Free Cremation benefit for Immediate family.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program.

If you would like to join the Distinct Cremations team, you can be sure of a warm welcome, ongoing development and a sense of pride by truly making a difference every day to ensure integrity for our customers.