Compliance and Governance Officer

Compliance and Governance OfficerFull time, Permanent, Newark-on-Trent, NottinghamshireSalary up to £40,000 per annum.

We are seeking a Compliance and Governance Officer to join a busy and thriving team on a full time, permanent basis. This role will oversee Compliance, Governance, Insurance, Ethics and Training and requires an individual who is able to complete duties to a high standard.

As Compliance and Governance Officer your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Compliance

• Identify, assessing and reviewing compliance risks, developing strategies to reduce these
• Producing reports on compliance matters and activities
• Keeping on top of external regulatory developments and best practices
• Supporting global compliance initiatives
• Drafting and implementing internal compliance related policies, procedures, processes and controls
• Managing and communicating the Code of Ethics and similar
• Leading on compliance audits, reporting results and following up on opportunities for improvement
• Identifying training needs (including induction, face-to-face and e-learning)
• Co-ordinating and delivering training
• Updating communication channels with compliance awareness
• Managing compliance events

Governance

• Assisting in the review and development of governance arrangements
• Managing governance reporting
• Managing a schedule of statutory meetings

Insurance

• Overseeing the operation of the insurance programme and processes
• Assisting with annual insurance renewal processes

Other Duties

• Putting together departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Generating purchase orders and processing invoices through Oracle
• Some UK and EMEA travel will be required occasionally

An ideal Candidate for the Compliance and Governance Officer will possess the following:

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent
• Relevant compliance and / or governance qualification (ICA, CGI etc.) We will also consider Candidates with relevant in-house compliance experience
• Willing to enhance and develop compliance and governance skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and oral)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 software
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks and projects
• Knowledge of internal compliance auditing
• Ability to identify risks
• Excellent presentation skills (including the design and delivery of training)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work on sensitive matters

A Compliance and Governance Officer candidate will ideally have 3 years experience within an in-house compliance and / or legal department, along with proven experience of developing / operating procedures and processes. Experience of working in a multinational business environment would be advantageous.

The benefits included within this role are:

• Hybrid role (3 days in the office)
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• 33 days (including bank holidays)

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.

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