Assistant Ethics & Compliance Officer

SCS Railways; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major joint venture company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Ethics and Compliance Officer to support ethics risk management on a high-speed rail project. The role involves investigating compliance issues, writing reports, and managing ethics registers. Candidates should possess investigative experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers flexible working, personal development opportunities, and involvement in diversity initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in ethics or compliance-related roles.
• Ability to manage confidentiality and integrity in sensitive areas.
• Willingness to engage in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Screening reports and directing them appropriately.
• Investigating ethics and compliance referrals and recommending actions.
• Writing investigation reports and managing registers.

Skills

Investigative experience

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for supporting ethics and compliance risk management across the SCS JV, the Assistant Ethics and Compliance Officer will be an ambassador for ethics across the project. They will identify ethics-related risks and help devise workable, cost-effective strategies for managing them. The role involves building effective relationships with internal clients and external providers, delivering value for the project and the UK taxpayer.

About the role

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a broad compliance skillset within a challenging joint venture delivering a fast-paced mega-project. Reporting to the Deputy Ethics and Compliance Officer, the Assistant will work closely with the Ethics and Compliance Officer as part of the Legal, Ethics and Compliance Team. The position is full-time.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Screening reports from the SCS Observation App and directing them appropriately.
2. Assessing and investigating ethics and compliance referrals, recommending approaches for approval.
3. Writing formal investigation reports.
4. Supporting the Deputy and Ethics and Compliance Officers daily.
5. Supporting bribery and fraud risk assessments.
6. Managing the SCS Gifts and Hospitality register, providing guidance to staff.
7. Managing the Conflicts of Interest register in line with policy.
8. Contributing to monthly and annual ethics and compliance reporting.
9. Assisting with policy management plans.
10. Supporting training delivery and raising awareness of ethical risks.

The role involves working with external providers, supporting diversity and inclusion, and engaging with key stakeholders. Candidates should have investigative experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Personal qualities include integrity, confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism. The role offers flexible working and opportunities for personal and professional development.

The office is located near London's Euston Station, with the role working on the HS2 project, a major high-speed rail network connecting key UK cities. The project scope includes tunnels, bridges, earthworks, and site construction. The team offers opportunities for additional responsibilities, involvement in EDI initiatives, and community engagement. We support further study and professional development.

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits.