Compliance Manager

Foundations Executive Search; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in smart technology is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead ISO certification and governance across multiple UK sites. This role is perfect for a confident compliance professional who thrives on autonomy and collaboration. You will implement and manage compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with operational practices while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Join a values-led organization that is making a significant impact in public transport and social mobility, providing you with the opportunity to make a real difference in a high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading ISO certification across multi-site operations.
• Strong understanding of integrated management systems and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISO certification processes across all UK sites.
• Manage audits, risk assessments, and promote continuous improvement.
• Deliver internal training and awareness campaigns on compliance.

Skills

ISO certification process

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Quality, Compliance, Risk, or Information Security

Tools

Integrated Management System (IMS)

Job description

Compliance Manager

Location:Dorset
Sector:Smart Technology
Type:Full-time, Permanent

Foundations Executive Search is delighted to be supporting a long-standing client in the smart Technology Sectors, and this is an opportune moment for an experienced compliance professional to take ownership of ISO certification and governance acrossall three of their strategic UK sites, supporting operational teams in embedding best practice compliancepragmatically and sustainably. You’ll be joining a growing, values-led technology business, trusted by public sector partners and relied on by millions of passengers across the UK.

The Opportunity

AsCompliance Manager, you’ll play a vital leadership role in the ongoing certification, monitoring and continuous improvement of the company’s compliance frameworks, includingISO 9001, 20000, 22301 and 27001. Working across multiple business locations, you’ll take a hands-on approach to managing audits and engaging cross-functional teams to embed compliance practices in a way that’spractical, effective and aligned to day-to-day operations.

This role offers significant visibility, autonomy, and impact—perfect for a confident and collaborative compliance professional ready to make their mark in a high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and certification processes acrossall ISO standards, ensuring compliance is embedded acrossall three UK sites

• Support functional teams across the business to integrate ISO compliancein a pragmatic and sustainable manner

• Design and implement anIntegrated Management System (IMS)across the business

• Manage internal and external audits, risk assessments, and pre-audit readiness checks

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in line with ISO and regulatory expectations

• Deliver internal awareness campaigns and staff training across sites to build engagement and understanding of compliance requirements

• Keep current with regulatory developments, ensuring all frameworks are up to date

• Support GDPR activities in collaboration with the Data Protection Officer

About You

We’re looking for a confident, practical compliance lead with a solid grounding in ISO certification and a collaborative approach. You’ll have the experience and authority to lead audit processes and the interpersonal skills to bring teams on the journey with you.

Essential Experience & Attributes

• Proven experienceleading the ISO certification processacross multi-site operations

• Deep knowledge ofISO 9001, 27001, 20000, and 22301

• Strong understanding of integrated management systems

• Effective communicator and trainer with strong influencing skills

• Excellent analytical and organisational skills, with a detail-driven and hands-on mindset

• Comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally

Desirable

• ISO Lead Auditor certification

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Quality, Compliance, Risk, Information Security)

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a business that’s powering the future of smart technology in the UK—delivering products and platforms that underpin real-world public transport journeys and social mobility. With a flat structure, supportive leadership, and ambitious plans, it’s a great environment for a compliance expert looking to make a difference.

Interested?
To apply confidentially or request further details, get in touch with the team atFoundations Executive Search. We specialise in senior and specialist appointments across the infrastructure and technology sectors.