Head of Compliance - East Midlands - £65k to £75k pa (depending on experience) in Leicester

Head of Compliance - East Midlands - £65k to £75k pa (depending on experience) in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 65000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Harrison Scott Associates

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the compliance team and ensure adherence to key legislation and quality standards.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation prioritising compliance and risk management.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
  • Why this job: Make a significant impact by shaping company policies and promoting a culture of compliance.
  • Qualifications: Experience in compliance management and a strong understanding of relevant legislation.

The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.

Salary: £65k to £75k pa (depending on experience)

You will manage the compliance department to:

  • Maintain registers of legislation, particularly Environmental, Data Protection, and Health & Safety.
  • Monitor new and proposed legislation.
  • Audit compliance on a regular basis and report non‑conformities to the Directors.
  • Ensure the department maintains management systems to comply with ISO 9001, 14001, 22301, 27001, CPAS, FSC/PEFC and Health and Safety legislation.
  • Work with management to formulate company policies and procedures.
  • Plan and coordinate employee awareness of company policies and procedures.
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate the quality assurance activities, and promote, implement and maintain a quality improvement programme.
  • Assist top management to identify, assess and mitigate operational, strategic and reputational risk.
  • Maintain a risk register, risk treatment plans and business impact analysis.
  • Promote a risk‑based management culture.
  • Maintain a schedule of internal audits and ensure internal auditors carry out and report on planned audits.
  • Ensure that non‑conformances and arising preventive actions are tracked and closed.
  • Manage external surveillance, due diligence and insurance assessor visits.
  • Manage procedures to investigate incidents and accidents, ensuring root cause and preventive actions are identified.
  • Report activity weekly to the Management Team and report activity, KPIs and trends to the Board.

Our client takes the adherence to GDPR laws extremely seriously. Candidates must have experience handling all data confidentially and disclosing it only on a need‑to‑know basis, in accordance with national legislation and the organisation’s policy regarding personal information and sensitive business information.

Head of Compliance - East Midlands - £65k to £75k pa (depending on experience) in Leicester employer: Harrison Scott Associates

As a leading employer in the East Midlands, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries and a commitment to compliance excellence, we offer unique opportunities for our team members to engage in meaningful work while ensuring adherence to vital legislation. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values integrity and innovation in every aspect of our operations.

Harrison Scott Associates

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We think you need these skills to ace Head of Compliance - East Midlands - £65k to £75k pa (depending on experience) in Leicester

Compliance Management
Legislation Monitoring
ISO 9001, 14001, 22301, 27001 Compliance
Quality Assurance
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Internal Auditing
Incident Investigation