Compliance Manager

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northampton is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee legal compliance and support an established team. The role requires previous compliance experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment. Responsibilities include managing the compliance policy, training staff, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a compliance environment is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Professional telephone manner with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to SRA Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Manage renewal of Practising Certificates and Anti-Money Laundering functions.
• Train all staff on risk & compliance updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle pressure

Methodical approach to work

Job description

Overview

Our well-established client has a vacancy for a Compliance Manager. The role is full-time and office based. Ideally the successful candidate will have an understanding of the rules & regulations governing legal practice.

Responsibilities

• SRA Handbook & the Code of Conduct
• Renewal of Practising Certificates
• Anti-Money Laundering
• Health & Safety
• Data Protection
• Legal 500
• Risk Assessment
• Supporting the COLP & COFA
• Training all staff on risk & compliance updates
• Filing of Annual Returns & all other Companies House Registrations
• Day to day focus on regulatory risk & compliance as set out by the SRA
• Ensuring the file reviews are completed
• Induction & training for new employees on mandatory risk & compliance
• Management & maintenance of a risk & compliance policy & register
• Managing the Lexcel accreditation
• Assisting in auditing & updating of the company staff handbook

This role is crucial to the success of their experienced team who have a demanding workload. This means that you must be able to handle pressure and be able to prioritise your daily workload.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a compliance environment is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines;
• Professional telephone manner, coupled with strong interpersonal skills;
• Capability to handle pressure and effectively prioritize tasks whilst managing a demanding workload.

Application notes

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so