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Overview
The Compliance Support Officer will report to the Senior Internal Audit and Compliance Officer. This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of day-to-day compliance activities, ensuring organisational compliance and supporting the internal audit function. By taking a proactive and informed approach to compliance, the Compliance Support Officer will support NOC’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and best practices in governance and compliance.
About you
You’re a proactive and professional individual with a solid understanding of governance and compliance principles, including internal audit practices and relevant legislation. You’re eager to build on this foundation, bringing a strong willingness to learn and grow within the role. You have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and you’re confident managing multiple priorities under pressure. Your communication skills—both written and verbal—enable you to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders on complex and sensitive matters. You’re comfortable contributing to training delivery, supporting initiatives, and producing materials tailored to diverse audiences. You value collaboration, maintain confidentiality, and approach your work with curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Support the administrative function of the Compliance team, acting as a point of contact for staff queries, overseeing required compliance obligations and supporting policy and audit compliance.
* Assist with designing and implementing governance training programmes tailored to different levels of staff across the organisation.
* Develop and deliver engagement initiatives to ensure staff understand and uphold compliance responsibilities.
* Work with senior leadership, department heads, and internal stakeholders to assess training needs and ensure governance and compliance remain integral to decision-making and day-to-day operations.
Why NOC?
We offer a generous set of benefits, including:
* 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
* Flexible benefits portal with online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Social events and a great working environment
* Living Wage Employer
Location
This position can be based in Southampton or Liverpool. The Southampton site is well connected by public transport with cycle parking and on-site car parking with EV charging points. The Liverpool centre is on a University campus near the city centre and Lime Street station.
The NOC has a hybrid working approach where staff can work from home up to 2 days per week. If you require a more flexible arrangement, please contact the recruitment team. We may be able to offer financial support for applicants who will need to relocate for this position.
Submitting an application
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at careers@noc.ac.uk or 07355 676794. Please review the attached job description and person specification before applying.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Those seeking employment at NOC are considered on qualifications, skills and experience, without regard to gender, age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, relationship status, family status or any other protected characteristic. There is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and declare a disability. NOC is an Investors in People organisation.
Date advert posted: 01/09/2025
Closing date: 29/09/2025. This vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.
Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.
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