Compliance Officer | Defence

Matchtech; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in maritime technology is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance. The role requires expertise in GDPR and DPA, excellent communication skills, and a strong analytical approach. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Enfield, offering £55,000 - £60,000 salary with a hybrid working model. Applicants need to meet SC Clearance requirements and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, security, or regulated industries preferred.
• Understanding of corruption, money laundering, and terrorism financing risks essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Provide guidance on compliance policies and ethics.
• Develop and monitor compliance policies.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments.
• Manage DPIAs and data subject requests.

Skills

Proven compliance experience

Strong knowledge of GDPR, DPA 2018

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and detail-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree-level education

Legal or compliance qualifications

Job description

Proven experience in a broad compliance focused role within a regulated or complex environment. A global leader in maritime navigation and surveillance radar technology is seeking a Compliance Officer to join its team on a full time, permanent basis in Enfield. This role supports the business in ensuring full legal, regulatory and ethical compliance across all operations.

Role: Compliance Officer
Type: Permanent
Location: Enfield (Hybrid: 3 days on-site; increased on-site presence preferred during probation)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits

Please note: SC Clearance is required. Applicants must be British nationals or EU nationals who have lived continuously in the UK for at least 5 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, including GDPR, DPA 2018 and the UK Bribery Act.
• Provide expert guidance on compliance policies, ethics and regulatory requirements across the business.
• Develop, implement and monitor internal compliance policies and preventive controls.
• Conduct third-party due diligence, risk assessments and compliance reviews throughout contract lifecycles.
• Manage DPIAs, maintain ROPAs and handle data subject requests.
• Support internal/external audits, prepare compliance reports and investigate potential non-compliance or data breaches.
• Work with stakeholders to promote and embed a strong compliance culture.
• Collaborate with Central Compliance to ensure alignment with global frameworks.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven compliance experience, ideally in Defence, security, or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, DPA 2018, and UK Bribery Act; sanctions experience a plus.
• Understanding of corruption, money laundering, and terrorism financing risks.
• Excellent communication skills, able to advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and confident in assessing regulatory, commercial, and operational risks.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Degree-level education; legal or compliance qualifications (e.g., GDPR Practitioner) desirable.

To Apply

For the position of Compliance Officer / Compliance Specialist / Data Protection Officer / Risk & Compliance Officer / Ethics & Compliance Advisor, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and meet the SC Clearance requirements.