Compliance Manager

Morson Human Resources Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Career development opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Compliance Manager for our client’s Leeds-based team. You will own governance, compliance and regulatory activities, working with senior leaders to minimise risk and embed best practice.

The role covers audits, policy development, data protection (GDPR/DSARs), ISO standards and incident response. This is an office-based role in Leeds with a salary up to £45,000 and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Compliance Manager, Compliance Officer, Governance, Risk or similar position.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, governance, data protection legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing and leading internal and external audits.
• Good understanding of GDPR and data protection principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to analyse complex information and provide clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels of an organisation.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within logistics, supply chain, warehousing or an operational environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and compliance frameworks in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Work with senior stakeholders to implement compliance initiatives and promote best practice.
• Lead internal compliance audits, including areas such as Right to Work, agency labour, modern slavery, GDPR and ethical trading standards.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure successful outcomes and ongoing compliance.
• Act as a subject matter expert on compliance matters, including GDPR, DSARs, non-conformances and related training.
• Lead activities relating to the Data Protection Act 2018, Data (Use and Access) legislation and ICO guidance.
• Produce, analyse and report on compliance data, including diversity and workforce metrics.
• Support the administration of ISO standards and requirements.
• Ensure business continuity plans remain current and actions arising from audits or reviews are completed.
• Maintain robust document control processes, ensuring policies, procedures and forms are version-controlled and regularly reviewed.
• Manage agency contracts and supplier compliance records.
• Investigate and resolve agency worker compliance issues, including AWR compliance and audit findings.
• Review and update employment-related documentation in line with legislative and business changes.
• Support Company Secretarial activities, including Companies House filings and Companies Act compliance.
• Develop effective relationships with regulatory bodies, auditors, customers and external stakeholders.
• Provide compliance information to support insurance renewals, claims management and market reviews.
• Prepare compliance documentation, policies and business information to support customer tenders and business development opportunities.

Skills

Governance & Compliance

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Job description

Compliance Manager

Location: Leeds (Wortley) – Office Based
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Recruitment: Morson Edge recruiting on behalf of our client

Are you an experienced compliance professional looking for your next challenge?

Morson Edge are recruiting for a Compliance Manager to join our client’s team in Leeds.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in governance, compliance, risk and regulatory requirements who enjoys working with stakeholders to minimise risk and drive high standards across a business.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the organisation remains compliant with legal, regulatory and industry requirements, while also helping to develop robust policies, improve processes and embed best practice across the business.

The Role

As Compliance Manager, you’ll take ownership of a broad range of compliance and governance activities. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and internal teams, acting as a subject matter expert and providing practical, business-focused advice.

The role combines day-to-day compliance management with the opportunity to lead projects and initiatives designed to strengthen systems, processes and overall business resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and compliance frameworks in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.

• Work with senior stakeholders to implement compliance initiatives and promote best practice.

• Lead internal compliance audits, including areas such as Right to Work, agency labour, modern slavery, GDPR and ethical trading standards.

• Coordinate external audits and ensure successful outcomes and ongoing compliance.

• Act as a subject matter expert on compliance matters, including GDPR, Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), non-conformances and related training.

• Lead activities relating to the Data Protection Act 2018, Data (Use and Access) legislation and ICO guidance.

• Produce, analyse and report on compliance data, including diversity and workforce metrics.

• Support the administration of ISO standards and requirements.

• Ensure business continuity plans remain current and actions arising from audits or reviews are completed.

• Maintain robust document control processes, ensuring policies, procedures and forms are version-controlled and regularly reviewed.

• Manage agency contracts and supplier compliance records.

• Investigate and resolve agency worker compliance issues, including AWR compliance and audit findings.

• Review and update employment-related documentation in line with legislative and business changes.

• Support Company Secretarial activities, including Companies House filings and Companies Act compliance.

• Develop effective relationships with regulatory bodies, auditors, customers and external stakeholders.

• Provide compliance information to support insurance renewals, claims management and market reviews.

• Prepare compliance documentation, policies and business information to support customer tenders and business development opportunities.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced compliance professional who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Compliance Manager, Compliance Officer, Governance, Risk or similar position.

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, governance, data protection legislation and regulatory requirements.

• Experience managing and leading both internal and external audits.

• Good understanding of GDPR and data protection principles.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• The ability to analyse complex information and provide clear, practical recommendations.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels of an organisation.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience within logistics, supply chain, warehousing or an operational environment would be advantageous.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary of up to £45,000 per annum

• Permanent position

• Leeds-based Head Office

• Free parking

• On-site canteen

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on compliance, governance and business performance

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where compliance is viewed as an important part of business success rather than simply a tick-box exercise.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, influence business decisions and make a real difference by helping to build robust, compliant and effective ways of working.

Please note: Candidates selected for interview will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK, such as a passport, birth certificate, identity card or valid share code.