Your new company A well‑established and growing energy services organisation is looking for a commercially minded Compliance Manager to strengthen its governance, risk and regulatory functions. With over two decades of success and a growing customer base, the business is well positioned for continued expansion and now requires a dedicated compliance professional to support its next phase of growth. Your new role Reporting to a member of the board, you'll act as the central coordination point for all compliance, regulatory, health & safety, contractual governance and legal liaison matters.Your key responsibilities will include: Managing the organisation's compliance framework and monitoring regulatory change. Acting as the lead for industry‑specific regulatory matters, including Ofgem‑related obligations. Overseeing GDPR, data protection processes and third‑party risk controls. Leading internal audits and ensuring consistent customer onboarding governance. Owning the Health & Safety framework, audits and external certifications. Coordinating early‑stage disputes and managing external legal counsel. Supporting HR with employment‑related matters via external advisers. Overseeing contract governance and coordinating contract reviews and negotiations. What you'll need to succeed Essential: 5 years' experience in compliance, risk or governance Strong stakeholder‑influencing skills and experience managing external advisers. Robust understanding of GDPR, regulatory compliance and health & safety. Experience with audits, policy development and implementation. Desirable: Experience within the energy sector or another regulated environment. Exposure to ISO frameworks or construction compliance. What you'll get in return You'll be joining a values‑driven organisation where compliance plays a key role in enabling safe and sustainable growth. Benefits include: 10% annual bonus 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Hybrid working policy High visibility working closely with senior leadership Genuine autonomy and influence The opportunity to shape frameworks that support long‑term business success What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk