Compliance Officer (9 month Fixed Term Contract)

Benenden Health; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health membership

Hybrid working

35 days holiday

Pension with employer contributions

Training and career development

Cycle to Work

Free gym

Free parking

Job summary

Benenden Health is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer on a 9-month fixed-term contract in York. The role combines risk-based compliance advisory work with ownership of core activities such as monitoring, regulatory support, policy maintenance and reporting.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in an FCA-regulated environment with ICOBS knowledge and a practical, hands-on approach. You’ll support multiple projects, build credibility quickly and work collaboratively within a small

Qualifications

• Experience in FCA-regulated financial services.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and ICOBS knowledge.
• Experience with compliance monitoring, controls testing, QA or audits.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and communicate findings.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across the business.
• ICA qualification (or path toward) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day compliance advice to colleagues and support business activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes.
• Review financial promotions and customer communications for regulatory compliance.
• Deliver monitoring, controls testing, thematic reviews and file sampling.
• Support risk assessments and wider compliance assurance activities.
• Produce compliance reports and governance reporting for committees.
• Build stakeholder relationships to strengthen compliance processes and outcomes.

Skills

FCA compliance

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Risk-based approach

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

ICA qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Compliance Officer (9-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: York (Hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office)

Hours: 37.5 Monday to Friday

Salary: £52,500 per annum (Pro rata)

We're looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to join us on a 9-month fixed-term contract in a newly created role. Created to provide additional capacity while the team supports a number of business-wide projects, this is an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We're ideally looking for someone who can join us as soon as possible following the interview process, although we'll happily accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.

The role combines two key areas of responsibility. You'll provide practical, risk-based advice to the business, supporting colleagues and projects across the organisation, while also taking ownership of core compliance activities including monitoring, regulatory support, policy maintenance and reporting.

We're looking for a pragmatic compliance professional with strong experience in an FCA-regulated environment and a solid working knowledge of ICOBS. Previous experience within general insurance is highly desirable. You'll be confident providing trusted advice to stakeholders, whilst also being hands‑on and happy to roll up your sleeves to deliver monitoring and oversight activities.

You’ll be joining a small, experienced team and will have the autonomy to make a real difference from day one. Support will be there when needed, but we're looking for someone who can quickly build credibility, work independently, and hit the ground running.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing day-to-day compliance advice and guidance to colleagues, supporting business activities, projects and change initiatives.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and supporting the implementation of required changes across the business.
• Reviewing financial promotions, customer communications, documentation and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Delivering compliance monitoring, controls testing, thematic reviews and file sampling in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan, documenting findings and tracking actions through to completion.
• Supporting risk assessments, control reviews and wider compliance assurance activities.
• Producing compliance reports, management information and governance reporting for management committees and forums.
• Building effective stakeholder relationships, identifying opportunities to strengthen compliance processes and controls, and helping to deliver good customer outcomes.

Skills and experience

• Experience working as a Compliance Manager, Compliance Officer, Compliance Advisor, Senior Compliance Advisor, Risk & Compliance Officer, or in a similar compliance role within an FCA-regulated financial services environment. Experience within general insurance is desirable.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations, principles and best practice, with a practical and risk-based approach to compliance.
• Experience conducting compliance monitoring, controls testing, quality assurance, audit activities or other assurance-based reviews.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements, assess risks and communicate findings clearly through reports and stakeholder discussions.
• Ability to build effective working relationships, influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across the business.
• Self‑motivated, highly organised and able to manage competing priorities while working independently. ICA qualification (or working towards one) would be advantageous.

Why Benenden Health?

With a 120-year history, Benenden Health is a unique place to work. Whatever the department, no two days are ever the same and the opportunities are as diverse as the members we serve.

Working for a business with a strong commitment to ‘doing the right thing’, you can expect a broad range of benefits, including.

• Health & Wellbeing: Free Benenden Health membership, Benenden Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working and up to 35 days' holiday, including bank holidays.
• Financial Benefits: Pension with up to 10% employer contributions, employee discounts and cashback schemes.
• Career Development: Training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, free onsite gym, free parking and complimentary hot drinks at our York office.
• Giving Back: Opportunities to support local charities, employee events and Give As You Earn initiatives.

We believe that different perspectives make us stronger. At Benenden Health, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be their authentic self. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities, and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If there's anything we can do to support you during your application or interview, please let us know.

Any offer of employment for this role will be made under Benenden Health terms and conditions.