Head of compliance

Organisation England Boxing Salary Competitive and subject to experience. Location Can be remote, but regular presence required in our Sheffield, with some national travel. Contract type (Full time) Closing date 13 July 2026 Job Description England Boxing is looking for a Head of Compliance to lead its regulatory, safeguarding, sport safety and disciplinary functions. This senior role will oversee governance and compliance across the organisation, drive regulatory change and support continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for contributing to the growth and development of the sport.

Key responsibilities:
To lead, develop and manage the compliance and regulatory function of the organisation, including the safeguarding, code of conduct and anti-doping functions. This to include being, where required, dealing with queries and complaints, acting as the initial designated officer and management of the safeguarding policies including DBS and the associated risk assessment process.
• To ensure the compliance / regulatory remit stays up-to-date in terms of appropriate regulations, policies and practices and these are clearly communicated to the membership.
• Where appropriate, develop and deliver appropriate education and training courses / programmes for the membership so there is full understanding / awareness of the regulatory requirements e.g. safeguarding, anti-doping, code of conduct, social media.
• Where appropriate, act as the designated representative of England Boxing in liaising with external agencies, e.g. LADOs, UKAD, Police, Local authorities, CPSU etc.
• Responsible for the production and delivery of the annual safeguarding implementation plan.
Act as point of contact for the safeguarding trainers and regional safeguarding officers.
• To develop good governance and regulatory policies and practice for clubs and members in order to optimise club delivery in as safe, protective and equitable manner as possible for all involved.
• To manage the Compliance/Safeguarding Manager and administrator, including their performance and development.
• To manage all budgetary aspects of the compliance and disciplinary budgets, including nationally agreed contracts and service level agreements.
• Maintain and develop relationships with various national partners, stakeholders and third parties who can assist in the development and delivery of the regulatory framework and other applicable laws and regulations.
• To work with and attend, as appropriate, sub-committees and board meetings in order to ensure that current and new initiatives are clearly articulated, developed and instigated at the appropriate level of delivery.
• To provide support and input into the senior management team as required, including, where required, into the development and delivery of the organisation’s strategic plan and Sport England funding programme.
• To perform any other duties as reasonably required to meet the objectives of the organisation.