Temporary Compliance Manager (3-Month Contract)
Barrhead, East Renfrewshire (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
£We are seeking an experienced Compliance professional to join us on a temporary 3-month contract to lead and review our public sector client's Compliance Team. This role will combine hands-on team management with a full review of processes, controls, and procedures to drive improvements and strengthen compliance assurance.
Manage and support a small Compliance team (3-4 staff), overseeing day-to-day operations
Identify compliance risks and implement corrective action plans
Oversee audit actions and reconciliations, delivering monthly RAG status updates
Develop and manage compliance checking frameworks and sampling regimes
Produce management reports on compliance performance, accuracy, and error rates
Sign off Council Tax Direct Debit submissions
Conduct targeted sample checks in key risk areas
Implement and maintain a Compliance Planner
Deputise for the Financial Operations Manager as required
Proven experience in a Compliance role, ideally within public sector or similar environments
Strong knowledge of areas such as Accounts Payable, Housing Benefit, Council Tax, or Scottish Welfare Fund
Ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions
This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact within a short-term assignment, helping to strengthen compliance frameworks and support service delivery. Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.