Corporate Compliance Specialist

ASCO Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Corporate Compliance Specialist to promote governance, compliance and ethical business conduct across the Group.

You will develop policies, manage training, due diligence and data protection initiatives while supporting risk management and governance oversight across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory obligations.
• Experience drafting policies, procedures and reports.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain corporate policies and standards in line with legal requirements and industry best practice.
• Manage the Group wide compliance training programme, including AB&C, Gifts & Hospitality, Conflicts of Interest and Data Protection.
• Maintain the Group Permit Register, compliance registers and records, and monitor obligations.
• Conduct third-party due diligence and sanctions screening; support client and supplier assessments.
• Review CCTV access requests and Gifts and Hospitality submissions.
• Maintain data maps and support DPIAs, SARs and data protection compliance.
• Support Risk and Compliance Committees with reporting and metrics.
• Administer whistleblowing and speak-up programmes and coordinate investigations.
• Coordinate insurance matters, claims and policy renewals with units and brokers.
• Conduct governance health checks and address non-conformances.
• Maintain disclaimers, website notices and email signatures; manage shared mailboxes.
• Produce compliance reports and respond to governance enquiries.

Skills

Governance and compliance

Anti-bribery & corruption

Data protection

Policy drafting

Stakeholder management

Integrity & discretion

Independent problem solving

Microsoft Office & MRM systems

Education

Degree in Law / Business / Governance / Compliance / Risk Management (or equivalent)

Professional qualification in compliance/governance (ICA, IAPP, IRM, CGI/ICSA)

Tools

Compliance management systems

Job description

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 0830 - 1630. Part time working arrangements of 3 - 4 days per week will also be considered

ASCO is seeking a proactive and detail oriented Corporate Compliance Specialist to support and promote a strong culture of corporate governance, compliance and ethical business conduct across the Group.

Working with stakeholders across the business, you will maintain and enhance compliance frameworks, policies and training programmes, ensuring the organisation meets its legal, regulatory and internal governance obligations. You will provide practical guidance, monitor compliance performance and support risk management activities to protect ASCO's reputation and business interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain corporate policies and standards in line with legal requirements and industry best practice.
• Manage the Group wide compliance training programme, including training on Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Gifts and Hospitality, Conflicts of Interest and Data Protection, liaising with external providers as required.
• Maintain the Group Permit Register, compliance registers and records, monitoring obligations and corrective actions.
• Conduct third-party due diligence and sanctions screening, support client and supplier assessments, and prepare compliance briefings for new country entry.
• Review CCTV access requests and Gifts and Hospitality submissions in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain data maps and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Subject Access Requests (SARs) and wider data protection compliance.
• Support Risk and Compliance Committees through reporting, monitoring compliance metrics and tracking actions.
• Administer the Group's whistleblowing and speak-up programme, including the reporting hotline, governance oversight and coordination of investigations.
• Coordinate insurance matters, claims and policy renewals with business units, Legal, Finance and external insurance brokers.
• Conduct periodic governance and compliance health checks, ensuring non-conformances are addressed promptly.
• Maintain corporateDISCLAIMERS, website notices and email signature content, and manage Compliance and Insurance shared mailboxes.
• Produce compliance reports and management information, respond to governance enquiries and support wider risk and compliance initiatives.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance frameworks and regulatory obligations.
• Understanding of Anti-Bribery and Corruption legislation, sanctions, third party due diligence and Data Protection legislation.
• Excellent written communication skills, including drafting policies, procedures and reports.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and recommend practical solutions.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and compliance management systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Law, Business, Governance, Compliance, Risk Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience working within a compliance, governance, risk, legal or regulatory environment.

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Professional compliance, governance or risk qualification (e.g. ICA, IAPP, IRM, CGI/ICSA or equivalent).
• Experience working within a multi-site, international or regulated business environment.
• Knowledge of ISO management systems and governance assurance processes.
• Experience administering whistleblowing programmes and compliance investigations.
• Experience managing insurance renewals, claims handling and broker relationships.
• Training design and delivery experience, including facilitation of compliance awareness programmes.
• Familiarity with offshore, maritime, engineering, energy or technical services sectors. As you would expect from a highly progressive company, an attractive remuneration package is available to the successful applicant. When applying, your CV should include your current/most recent employment, which clearly demonstrates examples of the skills and behaviours required for the above role.