Corporate Compliance Officer

Corporate Compliance Officer

Farnborough / hybrid working

Salary - £75k - £83K

We are delighted to partner with a Global PLC in the recruitment of their Corporate Compliance Office.

The Corporate Compliance Officer will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for ensuring that the Company follows all relevant legal and internal guidelines. Duties will include developing Company policies, providing advice on compliance, monitoring compliance and managing instances of policy violations.

The role requires the successful candidate to be articulate and analytical with experience of working in a corporate/professional organisation. A strong background in risk management and corporate compliance requirements, rules and legislation is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Develop/prepare, maintain and regularly review and update Company policies as is appropriate and required
• Implement and manage an effective legal compliance programme, ensuring compliance with relevant legislations applicable to the Company. Provide guidance and leading the delivery of statutory compliance support as required including the preparation of detailed assessments and reports on specific areas of compliance with laws and regulations and leading the development of statutory compliance processes and procedures to reflect best practice and improve efficiency
• Lead the bi-annual Risk Register process through to the creation of the plc Board output. Assess Company operations and business activities to determine key areas of Company risk and exposure, track progress of mitigating actions in progress and escalate and help manage key areas of concern as is required
• Create, promote and role model a robust internal controls environment and monitor adherence to them
• Regularly stress test and audit Company procedures, practices and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks. Where issues are identified create and manage effective and timely action plans to resolve
• Lead the creation and delivery of the Company's compliance training programs and ensure all employees are educated to an appropriate standard on the key regulations and required business practices
• Provide a supportive resource for employees to share their concerns and increase their knowledge about legal compliance
• Building strong working relationships with all departments
• Keeping abreast of best practice

Candidates:

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Compliance Officer / Manager who has worked in a plc environment with good knowledge of legal requirements and procedures and excellent interpersonal skills and written communication skills. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and attention to detail and hold a BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or a related field (a professional certification e.g. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional is desirable).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an agile business during a period of rapid development.

Please apply for more details!

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.