Governance & Compliance Lead — Policies, Training & Risk

ASCO - Workforce Solutions; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO is seeking a proactive Corporate Compliance Specialist to promote a strong governance culture across the Group. You will develop policies, conduct due diligence, manage training and monitor regulatory obligations to protect the organisation's reputation.

Working with stakeholders across the business, you will maintain compliance registers, support risk committees and coordinate data protection activities, with a focus on practical, independent problem solving and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 corporate DISCLAIMERS, 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.

Skills

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Data protection compliance

Anti-bribery & sanctions

Policy drafting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Law, Business, Governance, Compliance, Risk Management or related

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compliance management system

Job description

ASCO is seeking a proactive Corporate Compliance Specialist to promote a strong governance culture across the Group. You will develop policies, conduct due diligence, manage training and monitor regulatory obligations to protect the organisation's reputation.

Working with stakeholders across the business, you will maintain compliance registers, support risk committees and coordinate data protection activities, with a focus on practical, independent problem solving and effective communication.