Job Description
Compliance Officer
Cambridge
Permanent | Full-time
£34,000 - £37,000 per annum
Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting for a Compliance Officer on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional to take ownership of regulatory oversight, risk management, and data protection within a complex and fast-paced operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance
* Coordinate legal and regulatory queries and liaise with external advisers
* Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
* Monitor regulatory developments and implement proactive compliance actions
* Identify areas of potential risk or vulnerability and implement corrective plans
Governance & Reporting
* Support senior leadership with compliance reporting and governance oversight
* Maintain and manage the organisation's compliance database
* Contribute to business continuity planning and review processes
* Maintain accurate records of mandatory training and monitoring processes
Risk & Assurance
* Maintain and update the risk register in collaboration with senior stakeholders
* Support organisational readiness for external reviews or inspections
* Coordinate documentation and preparation activities where required
Policies & Procedures
* Ensure policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant
* Support teams with drafting and reviewing policy documentation
* Monitor the effectiveness and practical application of policies
Data Protection & GDPR
* Lead on data protection and privacy compliance
* Conduct compliance audits and maintain data protection processes
* Work collaboratively with internal and external data protection specialists
About You
* Proven experience in a compliance, risk, governance, or regulatory role
* Strong knowledge of GDPR and data protection best practice
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Confident communicator able to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels
* Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset