Interim Head of Compliance and Transparency
Additional Information
* Contract: Interim (6 months)
* Location: Edinburgh, Cardiff, or Belfast (2 days per week onsite)
* Umbrella rate £373.26 Per Day- Inside IR35
Overview
An experienced senior leader is required for an interim Head of Compliance and Transparency position. This role is central to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and accountability of political finance and electoral regulation across the UK.
The postholder will lead key regulatory functions, provide senior leadership within the organisation, and ensure robust compliance with statutory requirements in a high-profile and politically sensitive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the strategic and operational delivery of core regulatory functions, including:
* Registration of political parties and campaigners
* Maintenance of statutory registers
* Receipt, processing, and publication of financial returns
* Assessment of financial returns to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
* Make evidence-based, risk-informed regulatory decisions within delegated authority frameworks
* Oversee Quality Management Systems and ensure high standards of data integrity, governance, and information management
* Contribute to directorate leadership and wider regulatory strategy development
* Support and, where appropriate, deputise for other Heads of Service
* Participate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational priorities
* Build and maintain effective relationships with political parties, campaigners, governments across the UK, regulators, and other stakeholders
* Represent the organisation externally at senior level engagements
* Lead, manage, and develop the Registration, Compliance and Transparency Team
* Set clear objectives, drive performance, and support continuous professional development
Candidate Requirements
* Senior-level experience in compliance, regulation, governance, or transparency roles
* Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk-based decision making
* Experience working in complex, high-profile, or politically sensitive environments
* Proven leadership of teams and delivery of organisational outcomes
* Strong stakeholder management experience at senior level
* Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy, and regulatory requirements
* High levels of integrity, judgement, and accountability