Compliance Manager

Marine Stewardship Council; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international mission-driven organisation is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee compliance activities and ensure alignment with data protection regulations. This role involves coordinating statutory filings and collaborating with leadership teams. The ideal candidate has relevant compliance experience and strong organisational skills. The position supports flexible working arrangements, requiring at least 50% in-office work in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar compliance role, ideally in an international organisation.
• Solid experience in compliance or governance, confident in coordinating statutory filings.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR) and supporting privacy policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of global compliance activities.
• Coordinate statutory filings in multiple jurisdictions.
• Support data protection practices across international operations.

Skills

Compliance experience

Knowledge of data protection regulations

Strong organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

The Vacancy

Are you looking to build your compliance career in an international, mission-driven organisation? Are you interested in privacy, data protection, and governance – and keen to apply your skills to a cause that protects our oceans?

Responsibilities

As our Compliance Manager, you will help ensure the smooth running of our global compliance activities, from coordinating statutory filings in multiple jurisdictions to supporting data protection practices across our international operations. You will take ownership of day-to-day compliance processes, collaborate with senior leaders and external stakeholders, and make a tangible contribution to an organisation with global impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar compliance role – ideally within an international organisation.
• Solid experience in compliance or governance – confident in coordinating statutory filings and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR) and practical experience supporting privacy policies, training, or risk assessments.
• Strong organisational skills – able to manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions and maintain meticulous records.
• A collaborative approach – comfortable working with senior leaders, external advisers, and colleagues across different teams and countries.

Ways of Working

The MSC is committed to flexible working. The successful candidate will need to work from the London office for a minimum of 50% of their working time each month; the remaining time can be worked from home. During the onboarding process, hybrid work may require more in‑office work than remote work. Please be aware we are only able to progress with candidates who already have the right to work in the location specified in this advert. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Commitment

The MSC is committed to the principles of equality and fairness and we welcome applications from all communities. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, ethnicity, race, colour, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. If you consider yourself to have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know how we can help you.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who share our passion for safeguarding the oceans.

Working at the MSC

The MSC's vision is for the world's oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations. Today, the impacts of overfishing and climate change pose an even greater threat to the ocean and fish stocks. Through our internationally recognised certification and ecolabeling programme, well‑managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded throughout the seafood supply chain. Over 700 fisheries around the world – representing 19% of the annual global marine catch – are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 66 countries. Through partnerships and collective endeavour, we are on a mission to end overfishing.