Global Compliance Programs Lead (Hybrid)

Smith & Nephew; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Smith+Nephew is seeking a Compliance Operations Manager to lead and continuously improve the global Compliance Programme. You will balance strategic thinking with operational excellence, delivering communications, training, and governance initiatives across the organisation.

The role requires strong stakeholder influence and the ability to drive measurable improvements in compliance effectiveness. You will work in a hybrid model with colleagues across Compliance, Finance, People, and other

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Proven success leading cross-functional programmes from design through implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Compliance Programme and drive strategic initiatives across functions.
• Develop and deliver multi-year compliance communications and training roadmaps.
• Oversee reporting activities, governance, and the accessibility of compliance tools and guidance.
• Measure programme success and support leadership reporting to strengthen compliance operations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Smith+Nephew is seeking a Compliance Operations Manager to lead and continuously improve the global Compliance Programme. You will balance strategic thinking with operational excellence, delivering communications, training, and governance initiatives across the organisation.

The role requires strong stakeholder influence and the ability to drive measurable improvements in compliance effectiveness. You will work in a hybrid model with colleagues across Compliance, Finance, People, and other