Ethics & Compliance Manager

deugro group; Upper Halliford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom seeks an Ethics & Compliance Manager to oversee compliance systems and training initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a university degree, compliance certification, and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. This role offers opportunities for career growth and includes a commitment to employee development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Long-term career growth opportunities

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required.
• Proven compliance certification is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Support Compliance Management System and training program.
• Manage development and roll-out of e-learning materials.
• Conduct training for all employee levels.

Skills

University degree or equivalent

Compliance Certification

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and controls

Drafting and reviewing internal policies

Training and communications skills

Familiarity with industry practices

Job description

Overview

Ethics & Compliance Manager

Location: Sunbury-On-Thames (London), United Kingdom

The deugro group is an umbrella organization for various companies, all of which operate in different areas of project logistics, with 1,500+ specialist employees worldwide. Having 70+ offices located in more than 40 countries, we are strategically placed to service our clients across road, rail, ocean and air freight. Coupled with our supply chain logistics expertise, deugro group are a true logistics expert of choice.

Under the umbrella of deugro group, we cover all corporate functions such as accounting and finance, human resources, business processes, IT, consolidation, marketing and QHSES. Our specialized service areas ensure the successful and smooth operation of the group.

Become a part of our talented deugro group team, as we look for a Ethics & Compliance Manager in Sunbury-On-Thames (London), United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the deugro group Compliance Management System such as: (1) Code of Ethics and Compliance, (2) Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance Policy, (3) Risk Assessment and Mitigation, (4) Third Party Management, and (5) Raising Awareness.
• Drive the compliance training program in terms of relevance, applicability, and timeliness, and ensure it is targeted to mitigate risk and meet obligations.
• Manage the roll-out and development of e-learnings as required throughout the year.
• Own employee risk assessments and drive risk based training.
• Produce and conduct F2F training content and conduct training for all levels.
• Drive deugro group's compliance communications by creating relevant and engaging content for internal and external use.
• Produce engaging and relevant content in deugro group's intranet, reviewing engagement and improving content periodically.
• Develop internal and external corporate identity for the Legal and Compliance department and act as the primary liaison to the Marketing and Communications team.
• Manage and engage the Local Ethics Officer (LEO) network across the group and harness their involvement in developing the CMS further.
• Advise cross-functional corporate stakeholders and business units on a broad range of ethics and compliance issues and identify creative, compliant solutions to achieve business objectives.
• Support ongoing compliance reporting to the Presidents and C-Suite.
• Support continuous improvement of CMS in order to drive compliant behaviour across the deugro group.
• Conduct periodic reviews and/or audits to ensure that compliance procedures remain easy, manageable and well integrated into everything we do.
• Ensure the CMS is easily accessible and available in multiple languages.
• Support the implementation of the Compliance Risk Assessment Framework.
• Drive periodic reviews of all compliance policies and procedures to identify and close any gaps.
• Generally, assist with ad hoc requests and questions from the business as needed.
• Support other Compliance Department initiatives, including implementation of Compliance Risk Assessments, Gifts & Hospitality Spot Checks, and Compliance Reporting.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• University degree or equivalent
• Compliance Certification
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and controls (i.e. FCPA, UK Bribery Act, GDPR, Antitrust, AML)
• Drafting, reviewing and implementing internal policies affecting the company operations and processes
• Training and communications, development and management and risk management.
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards

What makes us the ideal choice?

A family-owned enterprise established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets. We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

deugro (United Kingdom) Ltd.
Kevin Ryan
Unit 8, Windmill Business Village, Brooklands Close, Sunbury-On-Thames, SURREY TW16 7DY GBR
www.deugro-group.com