Compliance Manager

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity in the UK is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee fundraising compliance and ensure adherence to legal standards. The role involves leading a small team, monitoring regulations, and providing guidance to internal teams. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in compliance, with the ability to communicate effectively and embed good practices within the organization. The position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the charity's mission of protecting children.

Qualifications

• Experienced compliance professional with strong understanding of fundraising regulation.
• Confident communicator able to embed good practice across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance oversight and assurance across fundraising activity.
• Manage policies, audits and campaign sign-off processes.
• Support teams with guidance on legislation, risk and best practice.
• Monitor and respond to changes in legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Audit fundraising activity and advise on areas for improvement.
• Sign off campaigns and materials from a compliance perspective.
• Line manage two staff members and support their development.

Skills

Experience leading fundraising compliance and supporting teams with codes of practice

Ability to identify and mitigate compliance risk

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience producing reports and documentation for stakeholders and regulators

Knowledge of GDPR, Fundraising Regulator, ICO, ASA, Gambling Commission

Experience managing frameworks, policies and business rules

Line management and workload planning skills

Job description

Compliance Manager

At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we're working to end child abuse and neglect for good.

We encourage everyone across the organisation to get involved, feel confident in championing our cause, and help us grow the support we need to protect children and give them the futures they deserve.

If you're motivated by purpose and want to contribute to creating a safer, brighter world for every child, why not apply for our role as Compliance Manager?

What is the purpose of the Compliance Manager?

This role leads fundraising compliance across the Engagement and Fundraising Directorate. Reporting to the Associate Head of Planning, Business Management and Compliance, you'll manage a small team and work across departments to ensure our fundraising activity meets regulatory standards and delivers safe, effective supporter experiences.

This role plays a key part in supporting the NSPCC's mission. You'll contribute by:

• Leading compliance oversight and assurance across fundraising activity.
• Managing policies, audits and campaign sign-off processes.
• Supporting teams with guidance on legislation, risk and best practice.

What will I be doing as a Compliance Manager?

As Compliance Manager, you'll be the first line of defence for fundraising compliance. You'll work with internal teams and external regulators to ensure our practices meet legal and ethical standards, and you'll help embed a culture of proactive compliance across the directorate.

• Monitor and respond to changes in legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Audit fundraising activity and advise on areas for improvement.
• Review and refresh business rules and compliance frameworks.
• Sign off campaigns and materials from a compliance perspective.
• Represent the directorate on data protection projects and initiatives.
• Manage the fundraising asset register and regulatory reporting.
• Line manage two staff members and support their development.

What skills do I need to be a Compliance Manager?

You’ll be a confident and experienced compliance professional with a strong understanding of fundraising regulation. You’ll bring analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to embed good practice across diverse teams.

• Experience leading fundraising compliance and supporting teams with codes of practice.
• Ability to identify and mitigate compliance risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience producing reports and documentation for stakeholders and regulators.
• Knowledge of GDPR, Fundraising Regulator, ICO, ASA, Gambling Commission and other relevant bodies.
• Experience managing frameworks, policies and business rules.
• Line management and workload planning skills.

Ready to apply?

Please click the button ‘apply' to start your journey. You can find more information on our Career page.

Still have questions about the role?

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Tim Hunter at [e-mail]