Compliance & Group Governance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading road safety charity is seeking a Compliance & Group Governance Manager to oversee compliance frameworks and governance practices. This key role involves ensuring adherence to regulations, conducting audits, and leading policy management in a collaborative team environment, with an opportunity to make a significant impact on road safety.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Transport links

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a compliance, governance, or regulatory role.
• In-depth knowledge of GDPR and UK data protection laws.
• Strong audit and risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 9001).
• Conduct internal audits and manage actions arising from non-compliance.
• Oversee contract management processes and procurement strategies.

Skills

Compliance management

Governance

Regulation

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

About us

At IAM RoadSmart we make better drivers and riders. As the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, formed in 1956, we’ve spent more than 60 years making our roads safer by improving driver and rider skills through coaching and education.

Our qualified experts, our network of over 70,000 members and 164 local groups are our lifeblood. They champion our cause and help drive our vision – to be the best, most recognised provider of coaching and advice for all post-licence drivers and riders, and to help make our roads safer for all.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and experiencedCompliance & Group Governance Managerto lead our compliance framework and group governance practices. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring IAM RoadSmart’s operations, internal groups, and partnerships meet regulatory, legal, and ethical standards, including GDPR, ISO 9001, and Charity Commission guidance.

You will be the go-to expert on compliance and governance, reporting to the Finance Director, and collaborating across all departments and IAM Groups to implement best practices, lead audits, maintain policies and procedures, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Regulation

• Lead and manage compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 9001).
• Conduct internal audits and manage actions arising from non-compliance.
• Act as liaison with accreditation and regulatory bodies.
• Manage Subject Access Requests and DPIAs.
• Maintain compliance document library and training programs.

Group Governance

• Ensure IAM Groups meet governance and sustainability standards.
• Maintain accurate group status registers.
• Provide guidance on group responsibilities, legal obligations, and constitutional alignment.
• Conduct group audits and financial monitoring.

Contracts & Procurement

• Oversee contract management processes and procurement strategies.
• Maintain and modernise the organisation’s contracts database.

Policy Oversight

• Manage organisational policies and SOPs.
• Ensure policies are regularly reviewed and approved where required.

About You

• Proven experience in a compliance, governance, or regulatory role.
• In-depth knowledge of GDPR and UK data protection laws.
• Strong audit and risk management experience.
• Excellent communicator, capable of engaging with senior leaders and volunteer groups alike.
• Self-starter with initiative and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Passion for road safety and commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.

Why Join IAM RoadSmart?

• A chance to make a tangible impact on road safety.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.

IAM RoadSmart is an equal opportunities employer

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Transport links
• Hybrid working