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Robert Half are recruiting a newly created Compliance Manager role with a well-established manufacturing business based in Swindon. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance, they are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager with a focus on sustainability.
Role Overview:As the Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance policies and procedures across the business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory requirements are met, identify risks, and drive a culture of compliance throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and ensure compliance with relevant UK and EU regulations.
- Keep up to date with regulatory changes, ensuring the company adapts its compliance practices accordingly.
- Review and assess current compliance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet legal and ethical requirements.
- Lead the implementation of the CSRD reporting requirements, ensuring the organisation meets the enhanced sustainability disclosure obligations.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, HR & Technical) to prepare, verify, and publish non-financial information and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures in line with the CSRD, UK Companies Act, and other relevant standards.
- Ensure alignment between sustainability objectives and reporting requirements and provide guidance on best practices for non-financial reporting.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks related to both financial and non-financial reporting, particularly in relation to sustainability and environmental impact.
- Lead and coordinate internal audits to assess compliance with regulatory standards, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Manage compliance reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees at all levels to increase awareness and understanding of compliance issues, particularly in relation to the CSRD and sustainability regulations.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on all matters related to compliance and CSRD implementation.
- Draft, update, and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, particularly around sustainability reporting.
- Liaise with external regulators, auditors, and third-party stakeholders on compliance-related matters, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submissions.
Key Requirements:
Essential:
- Strong understanding of UK and EU regulations, with specific expertise in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its implications for non-financial reporting.
- Proven experience in compliance management, risk management, and auditing.
- Experience in leading or contributing to the implementation of sustainability or ESG-related reporting frameworks.
- Excellent knowledge of UK corporate governance codes, financial regulations, and industry-specific compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior leadership and external regulators.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical compliance solutions.
Desirable:
- A professional qualification in compliance (e.g., ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance) or sustainability (e.g., CISL, GRI).
- Experience with GRI, TCFD, or other global ESG reporting standards.
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
- Familiarity with J-Sox or Sarbanes Oxley.
- Previous experience in a management role with the ability to lead and mentor a team.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly ethical with a commitment to integrity and transparency.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to influence and drive change across the organisation.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- BUPA Private medical insurance & Health Cash Plan
- Life assurance - Death in Service 4x salary
- Pension - Company contribution 4.5%
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with length of service
- Salary sacrifice scheme - cycle to work and Tech scheme
- Flexible work policy
- Professional development opportunities and support for continued learning.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
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