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Compliance Assurance Manager, Manchester
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: fcacb33fb510
Job Views: 4
Posted: 29.06.2025
Expiry Date: 13.08.2025
Job Description:
Your Role and What You'll Be Doing
We are seeking a Compliance Assurance Manager to lead our assurance activities within General Counsel, acting as an ambassador for Irwin Mitchell's compliance obligations and culture. This role involves implementing best practices aligned with the firm's values and strategic plans. The manager will serve as a key client interface from a compliance assurance perspective.
Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Oversight and management of the Compliance Assurance audit team's work and projects.
2. Motivating staff and fostering a positive environment for skill and career development.
3. Managing day-to-day activities of the compliance audit team.
4. Collaborating with GCT Compliance Business Partners to drive improvements across the firm.
5. Managing work priorities and ensuring successful audit outcomes.
6. Evaluating and enhancing process efficiency.
7. Ensuring proper processes, systems, and controls are in place to meet regulatory obligations.
8. Contributing to the strategy of the Compliance Assurance team.
9. Leading and developing a high-performing team with clear objectives and personal development plans.
About You
* Law Society/SRA or equivalent experience.
* Experience in compliance or in-house legal functions.
* Ability to work under tight schedules.
* Experience engaging with all levels of internal stakeholders.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
* Proactive relationship-building across departments.
* Excellent drafting skills.
Our Values
* Pioneering with an imaginative outlook.
* Approachable and caring.
* Tenacious in pursuing objectives.
* Efficient in service provision.
* Working with integrity.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
* 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.
* Generous pension schemes.
* Two paid volunteering days annually.
* Westfield Health membership with medical refunds and digital GP services.
* Well-being initiatives and flexible working options.
* Recognition in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability, supporting our colleagues and communities.
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