Compliance Officer

Next PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure third-party suppliers and B2B customers meet compliance requirements. The role includes executing checks, conducting due diligence, and supporting an Oracle ERP rollout. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of compliance laws. Competitive benefits offered including discounts and bonuses.

Benefits

25% off most products

Company performance based bonus

Sharesave scheme

On-site Nursery available

10% off partner brands

Access to staff shops

Discounted flexible gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Compliance, Risk, or Financial Controls.
• Strong understanding of Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) laws.
• Familiarity with GDPR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute Know Your Vendor (KYV) checks and verify supplier documentation.
• Conduct Know Your Business (KYB) assessments for new and existing customers.
• Perform periodic rescreening of suppliers and manage corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Law, or Business

Professional certification (ICA, ACAMS, or similar)

Tools

Oracle ERP (Fusion, EBS, or similar)

Job description

Compliance Officer

About us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

Your role

We’re looking for a Compliance Officer to join our Finance Operations team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring all our third‑party suppliers and B2B customers meet rigorous internal and regulatory requirements.

This is a hands‑on role focused on supplier due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and supporting the rollout of our new Oracle ERP system as part of an exciting Finance Transformation programme.

What You’ll Do

As a Compliance Officer, you’ll be responsible for:

• Supplier Onboarding & Due Diligence – Execute Know Your Vendor (KYV) checks, conduct sanctions and ABC screenings, and verify supplier documentation to ensure compliance integrity.
• Customer Compliance (B2B) – Carry out Know Your Business (KYB) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) checks for new and existing customers, advising Sales and Credit Control teams on compliance risks.
• Ongoing Monitoring – Perform periodic rescreening of suppliers, investigate potential compliance issues, and manage corrective action plans address non‑compliance.
• Finance Transformation (Oracle ERP) – Support the implementation within Oracle ERP, participate in UAT testing, and help design SOPs and training materials for system users.

This role is office‑based, focused on financial compliance, risk management, and system integrity — no travel or on‑site supplier audits required.

About you

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Compliance, Risk, or Financial Controls – ideally in a large, regulated, or multinational environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Anti‑Bribery and Corruption (ABC) laws; familiarity with GDPR is a plus.
• Systems: Practical experience with Oracle ERP (Fusion, EBS, or similar) and a deep understanding of vendor master data controls.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong communication skills. A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Qualifications: Degree in Finance, Law, or Business. Professional certification (ICA, ACAMS, or similar) preferred.

What’s next

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• ‑site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on‑site parking
• Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship – Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work – Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks – Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

Apply Before 12/15/2025, 08:29 PM

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.