Head of Risk, Compliance & Procurement
£40,000 to £60,000
Hybrid, Tangmere, West Sussex
Are you a commercially astute professional with a sharp understanding of legal and operational risk with a passion for operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-moving environment where your work genuinely makes an impact? If so, we want to hear from you.
We're looking for a Head of Risk, Compliance & Procurement to take full ownership of the compliance, legal, and safeguarding functions across our dynamic, multi-faceted business. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-responsibility role that spans both the UK and US markets, from safeguarding investigations and GDPR oversight to supplier contracts and US title verification.
Responsibilities:
As the key guardian of our company’s risk and compliance landscape, you’ll be responsible for:
Risk & Compliance Ownership
* Leading investigations into stolen vehicles and insurance disputes
* Ensuring GDPR and data compliance across operations
* Handling safeguarding concerns and liaising with police, insurers, and regulators
Legal Oversight (UK & US)
* Reviewing and managing contracts, vehicle purchase agreements, and internal legal documents
* Maintaining legal separation across entities to minimise liability and tax crossover
* Ensuring US entity compliance with state-specific requirements
* Auditing all US legal docs to ensure clear separation, responsibilities, and protection
Vehicle Title Verification (USA)
* Creating workflows for verifying ownership, identifying title fraud, and collecting the right documents
* Ensuring every purchase is backed by bulletproof verification
Payments & Customer Convenience
* Innovating beyond traditional bank transfers to enhance seller convenience
* Testing new payment methods like PayPal or card links
* Reducing cancellations and friction in the transaction process
CRM & Systems Revamp
* Replacing outdated CRM tools with efficient, structured solutions
* Improving tracking, handover, and relationship management across teams
Operator’s Licence Oversight
* Ensuring full self-sufficiency and long-term compliance with our company operator’s licence
Insider Risk & IP Protection
* Managing access to sensitive data and pricing tools
* Monitoring systems for suspicious activity and enforcing strong encryption policies
Procurement & Supplier Management
* Negotiating the best value from our suppliers
* Regularly reviewing service providers and ensuring operational efficiency
What We’re Looking For:
* Solid experience in risk, compliance, legal or procurement roles
* Understanding of both UK and US legal and operational landscapes
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
* Experience handling legal documentation, safeguarding concerns, and data protection
* Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels—from suppliers to regulators
* A methodical, strategic mindset with an eye for both detail and big-picture risk
Why Join Us?
This is not a checkbox role. It’s a hands-on senior position where your judgment and insight will directly influence the direction of the business. You'll be joining a forward-thinking team that values initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Monday to Friday, 8.00am / 5.00pm
£40,000 to £60,000 dependent upon experience