Compliance Assurance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Assurance Manager to enhance compliance standards and practices. This pivotal role involves overseeing the Compliance Assurance audit team, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate will possess strong compliance management skills, excellent stakeholder engagement abilities, and a keen attention to detail. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation, integrity, and employee well-being, offering generous benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days

Westfield Health membership

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance or an in-house legal function is essential.
• Proven ability to manage internal stakeholder relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Compliance Assurance audit team's work output.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Compliance Assurance team.

Skills

Compliance Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Drafting Skills

Education

Law Society/SRA Qualification

Experience in Compliance

Job description

Compliance Assurance Manager, Birmingham

We are seeking a Compliance Assurance Manager to lead our assurance activities within General Counsel, acting as an ambassador for Irwin Mitchell's compliance obligations and General Counsel's culture and standards. This role involves implementing and embedding best practices in line with the firm's values and strategic plans. The manager will serve as an important client interface across Irwin Mitchell from a compliance assurance perspective.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Ultimate oversight and management of the Compliance Assurance audit team's work output and relevant projects.
2. Motivating staff and creating a positive working environment for the Compliance Assurance Team where staff can develop their skills, knowledge, and career paths.
3. Day-to-day management of the Compliance Assurance audit team.
4. Connecting closely with GCT Compliance Business Partners to drive improvements across the firm.
5. Managing work priorities and audits, ensuring successful outcomes and implementation.
6. Evaluating and improving the efficiency of processes and procedures.
7. Ensuring the firm has the correct processes, systems, and controls to adhere to regulatory obligations, resolving complex queries in line with policies and strategy.
8. Playing a key role in the Compliance Assurance team's strategy.
9. Leading and developing a high-performing team, setting objectives, and creating personal development plans.

About You

• Law Society/SRA or similar experience.
• Experience in compliance or an in-house legal function.
• Experience working to tight schedules.
• Proven ability to deal with all levels of internal stakeholders.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to network and build relationships across departments.
• Excellent drafting skills.

We’re proud of our values, and we’re looking for people who share them:

• Pioneering with an imaginative outlook.
• Approachable and caring.
• Tenacious in pursuing objectives.
• Efficient in service provision.
• Working with integrity.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, with options to buy up to 35 additional hours.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services, alongside Aviva Digital GP services.
• Well-being initiatives, including our Flexible by Choice programme for hybrid working.
• Recognition as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.

Our responsible business programmes focus on diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community investment, and environmental sustainability, aiming to create a supportive and impactful workplace.