Ethics and Compliance Officer

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology provides a British solution to the global energy challenge, placing us in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.

Our Ethics & Compliance (E&C) team plays a vital role in shaping a culture of integrity, enabling responsible growth as we scale from R&D into full commercial operations. By enhancing our compliance frameworks and embedding ethical decision‑making across the organisation, the team helps ensure we meet our ambitions safely, transparently, and sustainably.

We’re looking for an Ethics & Compliance Officer to support our Head of Ethics & Compliance in developing and delivering our E&C Framework and E&C Programme. Working across multiple functions, you’ll be a trusted partner who helps colleagues navigate complex compliance topics and make confident, ethical decisions in a rapidly growing organisation.

We’ll need you to:

• Lead activity supporting our Anti‑Bribery & Corruption (ABC) and Gifts & Hospitality programmes, strengthening controls across the organisation.
• Deliver updates and maintenance of the E&C risk assessments, registers, and relevant reporting.
• Maintain and evolve our E&C Policy Framework, ensuring content remains clear, accessible, and engaging for colleagues.
• Support development of communications, training, and analytics that help enhance awareness and decision‑making.

As you can see, this is a high‑impact role at the heart of our governance landscape — and you’ll bring a collaborative mindset, curiosity, and first‑class communication skills, as well as:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., business, law, accounting, finance) or a recognised ethics/compliance qualification such as CCEP‑I, ICA or equivalent.
• Experience supporting Anti‑Bribery & Corruption programmes and providing compliance advisory support.
• Strong practical knowledge of risk and controls, policy frameworks, governance topics, and the tools used to monitor and maintain them.
• Familiarity with data, metrics, or analytics in a compliance context (or a willingness to develop further).

We anticipate a salary of £53,700.00 - £70,500.00 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring. We also offer excellent benefits including:

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2200, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands.

Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career journey.