Job Description
Compliance Officer
We are seeking a skilled Compliance Officer to strengthen governance, risk and assurance activity for a property and planning consultancy to help drive a positive, compliant culture across the organisation.
Job title: Compliance Officer (Part Time, 0.6 FTE)Location: Central London, hybrid workingSalary: £50,000pa pro rata DOEHours: Part time, 3 days per weekClosing date: 2nd March 2026
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take ownership of core compliance and governance activity within a friendly and values driven organisation. Working independently but collaboratively, you will help maintain the compliance, governance and risk frameworks, ensuring they continue to operate with integrity and meet all regulatory expectations.
In this varied role, you will:
Compliance & Risk Oversight
* Maintain and update key compliance registers, including risk, gifts and hospitality, conflicts, complaints and breaches.
* Coordinate the risk management cycle, ensuring consistent monitoring and accurate reporting.
* Deliver scheduled internal audits and reviews, presenting findings clearly and driving follow up actions.
* Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into practical guidance for colleagues.
* Support AML/KYC processes and provide informed advice to teams.
Governance & Policy Management
* Review and update internal policies to ensure compliance and alignment with best practice.
* Produce clear, well structured reports, dashboards and papers for senior leadership and committees.
* Support the administration of governance committees, including preparing agendas, taking minutes and tracking agreed actions.
Insurance & Procurement Assurance
* Coordinate annual insurance renewals, assist with claims, and maintain strong relationships with brokers and insurers.
* Provide oversight of procurement activity, ensuring supplier due diligence and adherence to policy.
Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE)
* Support QHSE documentation, audits and incident reporting processes.
Stakeholder Support & Culture
* Build trusted relationships across the organisation to embed a strong compliance culture.
* Deliver light touch compliance training and briefings.
* Offer practical, timely advice to teams seeking guidance.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings:
* Experience in a compliance, governance or risk focused role.
* A strong understanding of compliance frameworks, internal controls and regulatory responsibilities.
* Confidence in conducting audits or reviews and presenting clear findings.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
* High levels of discretion, sound judgement and professional integrity.
* Solid Microsoft Office skills and the ability to produce high quality written reports.
Desirable:
* A compliance related qualification (ICA, IRM, CGI/ICSA).
* Experience in professional services, property, charity or similar sectors.
* Understanding of AML, data protection, risk methodologies or QHSE frameworks.
About the Organisation
You will be joining a supportive Property and Planning Consultancy,
that values high standards, transparency and continuous improvement. This role plays a vital part in ensuring we deliver our work responsibly, safely and in line with our commitments to staff, service users and partners.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Compliance Specialist, Governance Officer, Risk Officer, Assurance Officer, Policy & Compliance Officer, Audit & Compliance Coordinator, Regulatory Compliance Officer.