Compliance manager

Job Description

£45,000 - £50,000 pa + 20% Bonus

Based in Milton Keynes (Hybrid/Remote considered)

Permanent

Compliance Manager

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to join our People & Compliance team. Working within a leading international technology solutions provider, you will take ownership of the company's compliance, governance, and regulatory frameworks, ensuring we maintain the highest standards across quality, information security, business continuity, data protection, and health & safety.

You will play a key role in supporting customer due diligence requirements, maintaining certifications and regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISO 22301 management systems and support internal and external audits.
• Lead compliance activities relating to GDPR, UK Data Protection legislation, NIS2 and DORA.
• Manage and maintain Cyber Security controls, policies, evidence, training and ongoing compliance.
• Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing and risk management.
• Manage company-wide health & safety systems, risk assessments, training and compliance records.
• Respond to customer due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) and support client audits and onboarding activities.
• Maintain compliance documentation, policies, registers and training programmes.
• Conduct supplier compliance reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You'll be a hands-on compliance professional with strong governance experience and the confidence to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in compliance, governance or risk management.
• Proven experience managing ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISO 22301 frameworks.
• ISO Lead Auditor qualification.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and information security governance.
• Experience with business continuity planning, risk management and testing.
• Experience managing customer compliance requirements and audits.
• Excellent policy writing, documentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently.

Desirable

• Experience implementing and maintaining Cyber Security compliance.
• Business Continuity and/or Health & Safety qualifications.
• Knowledge of NIS2, DORA and wider European regulatory frameworks.

What You'll Bring

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to simplify complex compliance requirements and support others through training and guidance.

Join us and help ensure our business continues to meet the highest standards of compliance, governance and operational resilience.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. 

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