Global Compliance Programs Lead

Smith Nephew; Willerby; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Dental plans

Hybrid working

Job summary

Smith+Naphew is seeking a Compliance Operations Manager to shape and continuously improve our global Compliance Programme. You will balance operational excellence with ongoing enhancements, leading communications, training, governance and reporting across the organisation.

You will influence stakeholders globally, translate compliance requirements into practical solutions, and drive multi-year roadmaps that strengthen how Compliance operates in the business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within a highly regulated environment, with a strong understanding of global compliance programme operations.
• Proven success leading complex, cross functional programmes from design through implementation, adoption, and effectiveness measurement.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and secure commitment across all organisational levels.
• Excellent communication, governance, continuous improvement, and project management capabilities, coupled with sound judgement and a risk based mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Compliance Programme, balancing operational excellence with continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver multi-year compliance communications and training roadmaps, oversee reporting activities, and maintain accessible policies and guidance.
• Measure programme success, support leadership reporting, and drive projects that strengthen how Compliance operates across the organisation.

Job description

Smith+Naphew is seeking a Compliance Operations Manager to shape and continuously improve our global Compliance Programme. You will balance operational excellence with ongoing enhancements, leading communications, training, governance and reporting across the organisation.

You will influence stakeholders globally, translate compliance requirements into practical solutions, and drive multi-year roadmaps that strengthen how Compliance operates in the business.