Global Ethics & Compliance Advisor

Wood; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including public

Private medical cover

Contributory pension

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Compliance Advisor to join the Group Ethics and Compliance team on a permanent basis. Aberdeen is preferred, with flexibility for candidates near other UK offices.

The role supports the global ethics and compliance programme and contributes to a culture of integrity across regions. You will handle ethics guidance, due diligence, investigations and ABAC initiatives, collaborating with legal and business groups to ensure compliant contracts and processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified / part qualified solicitor and / or relevant experience in a similar business ethics and compliance or audit / assurance role.
• Awareness of national and international laws and guidance in ABAC, AML, fraud, competition, IP and non-retaliation.
• Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group’s ethics and compliance programme across regions.
• Conduct / assist in investigations and third-party due diligence.
• Review compliance sections of commercial contracts and advise on risk.
• Develop relationships to promote the ethics and compliance programme.
• Deliver ethics and compliance training and monitor regulatory developments.

Skills

Legal experience

ABAC knowledge

Governance frameworks

Investigations experience

Communication skills

Education

Qualified / part qualified solicitor

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Power Apps

eDiscovery software

Job description

Wood is seeking a Compliance Advisor to join the Group Ethics and Compliance team on a permanent basis. Aberdeen is preferred, with flexibility for candidates near other UK offices.

The role supports the global ethics and compliance programme and contributes to a culture of integrity across regions. You will handle ethics guidance, due diligence, investigations and ABAC initiatives, collaborating with legal and business groups to ensure compliant contracts and processes.