Compliance & Governance Manager
Permanent | £39,000 - £42,000
Nationwide role with travel to Wirral monthly
We're supporting a values-led children's charity to recruit a Compliance & Governance Manager into a newly created role.
This organisation does genuinely meaningful work, supporting young people, and they're looking for someone who can help ensure their governance, risk and compliance approach is as strong as the services they deliver.This is a brilliant opportunity to shape how compliance is embedded across an organisation, rather than just maintaining what's already there.
The RoleYou'll take the lead on all things compliance, governance and risk, working closely with senior leaders to build a proactive, preventative approach across the charity.This isn't just about policies - it's about embedding a culture of accountability, awareness and doing the right thing.
You'll be the go-to for:
Governance and compliance frameworks
Data protection and breach response
Risk identification and mitigation
Supporting teams with clear, practical guidanceWhat You'll Be Doing
Embedding a joined-up compliance and governance approach across the organisation
Supporting teams to understand risk and prevent issues before they arise
Leading on data protection, including breaches, SARs and GDPR compliance
Driving standards and certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
Supporting business continuity and organisational resilience
Overseeing complaints processes and continuous improvement
Building strong relationships internally and acting as a trusted advisorWhat They're Looking For
Experience in compliance, governance or data protection
Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR
Experience managing or supporting data breaches and investigations
Understanding of risk, controls and assurance frameworks
Exposure to standards such as ISO / information security frameworks
Ability to influence, guide and support non-specialistsIdeally, you'll also bring:
A relevant qualification (e.g. CIPP/E, GDPR Practitioner)
Experience in a charity or public sector environmentWhy Apply?
This is a chance to step into a newly created role where you'll genuinely influence how governance, compliance and risk are embedded across a values‑driven children's charity.You'll be trusted to shape frameworks, improve ways of working, and support teams to get things right - all while working flexibly and being backed by a supportive leadership team.
Alongside meaningful work, you'll benefit from:
Annual salary of £39,000 - £42,500 DOE
26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays
Occupational sick pay and enhanced family‑friendly leave
Flexible, home‑based working with occasional travel
Learning and development opportunities, with regular support and supervision
Employee Assistance Programme and access to a health cash plan
Group stakeholder pension scheme
Cycle to work schemeIf you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work genuinely makes a difference to children and young people - this is one worth exploring.
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