Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the North West is seeking a Compliance Manager to ensure integrity in processes and policies. This permanent role offers flexibility, competitive salary, and extensive benefits, ideal for detail-oriented professionals with a compliance background in a people-first environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Private healthcare (BUPA)

Contributory pension & life assurance

Exceptional staff discount

Office profit share bonus

Mental health and wellbeing support

Charity support days

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK regulations such as GDPR and AML.
• Experience in a retail or regulated sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's risk register and audit internal processes.
• Advise on business activity risk and lead compliance incident plans.
• Collaborate with external auditors and support training modules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

People skills

Education

Background in compliance, audit, risk or legal roles

Job description

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Compliance Manager
North West | Permanent

Office-based with flexibility |4 days in & flexi hours

Competitive salary & fantastic benefits

Are you a detail-obsessed compliance professional with a commercial mindset and a passion for doing things the right way? This is a newly created opportunity to join a thriving, values-led business that combines big-brand success with the heart and culture of a close-knit family company.

As Compliance Manager, you'll play a critical role in helping the business operate with integrity-ensuring processes, policies and behaviours align with both regulation and commercial best practice. It's a great move for someone with a background in audit, risk, or finance who's ready to take ownership in a people-first environment.

Why This Role?

Compliance Manager
North West | Permanent

Office-based with flexibility |4 days in & flexi hours

Competitive salary & fantastic benefits

Are you a detail-obsessed compliance professional with a commercial mindset and a passion for doing things the right way? This is a newly created opportunity to join a thriving, values-led business that combines big-brand success with the heart and culture of a close-knit family company.

As Compliance Manager, you'll play a critical role in helping the business operate with integrity-ensuring processes, policies and behaviours align with both regulation and commercial best practice. It's a great move for someone with a background in audit, risk, or finance who's ready to take ownership in a people-first environment.

Why This Role?

• Newly created - a chance to make your mark from day one

• Strong senior leadership support and a true seat at the table

• Huge variety: retail, supply chain, learning & development, finance, and more

• Culture built around integrity, kindness, and long-term thinking

• Multi-award-winning employer known for exceptional people retention and engagement
  

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain and manage the company's risk register

• Audit internal processes, practices and documents to identify areas for improvement

• Advise on business activity risk, policy compliance and mitigation strategies

• Collaborate with external auditors and advisors

• Lead and support crisis or compliance incident plans

• Partner with Learning & Development to maintain relevant training modules

• Stay ahead of legislative changes and industry best practice
  

What We're Looking For

• A strong background in compliance, audit, risk or legal/regulatory roles

• Someone who loves detail, but also sees the bigger picture

• Commercial acumen-you understand how to make compliance commercially viable

• A people person: approachable, clear, and a confident business partner

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK regulations (GDPR, AML, Consumer Protection, etc.)

• Retail or regulated sector experience is a big plus
  

In Return, You'll Get:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Private healthcare (BUPA)

• Contributory pension & life assurance

• Exceptional staff discount, extended to family & friends

• Office profit share bonus

• Mental health and wellbeing support schemes

• Charity support days and volunteering schemes

If you're looking to step into a role where you can combine your love of compliance with true business influence-and do it all in a company where people genuinely come first-we'd love to hear from you.