Contracts & Compliance Lead — Risk & Regulation

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, invites applications for a Contract & Compliance Officer. The role is full-time, office based, 37.5 hours per week, reporting to Head of Finance, and replaces an upcoming departure.

You will own the contract lifecycle, ensure compliance with UK and European regulations, conduct audits, manage risks, and collaborate with internal teams to strengthen policies and data protection, including GDPR.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, legal, contracts, or governance roles.
• Contract management experience, including reviewing and monitoring agreements.
• Experience conducting compliance audits and reporting findings.
• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work across multiple departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from inception to renewal or termination.
• Review contracts to ensure legal, regulatory and commercial compliance.
• Identify and mitigate legal, financial and compliance risks.
• Maintain accurate contract records and monitor key dates.
• Monitor UK and European legislation relevant to the business.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and support regulatory activities.
• Produce compliance reports and provide updates to senior management.
• Act as a key contact for regulatory and external bodies where required.
• Develop and update internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure supplier and partner compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support GDPR compliance and data protection initiatives.
• Maintain detailed records of compliance activities, audits, and contracts.
• Collaborate with departments across the organisation to drive best practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Contract management

Compliance experience

Governance

Risk assessment

Audits & reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

GDPR/Data protection

Job description

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, invites applications for a Contract & Compliance Officer. The role is full-time, office based, 37.5 hours per week, reporting to Head of Finance, and replaces an upcoming departure.

You will own the contract lifecycle, ensure compliance with UK and European regulations, conduct audits, manage risks, and collaborate with internal teams to strengthen policies and data protection, including GDPR.