Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

Amoria Bond; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amoria Group in Manchester is seeking a Governance & Compliance Manager to lead our Group Governance & Compliance function within an expanding international recruitment business.

You will translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable processes, oversee data protection and risk management, and partner with Sales, Legal, Finance, Technology and Operations to embed compliance across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment compliance, governance or risk functions.
• Strong understanding of recruitment and placement-related compliance risks.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Governance & Compliance team.
• Strengthen recruitment and placement compliance controls across the business.
• Design and improve practical compliance processes throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Manage the Group Risk Register and wider governance framework.
• Oversee data protection activities and support strong data governance practices.
• Monitor compliance performance through KPIs, assurance reviews and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement through better controls, technology and automation.
• Support senior leadership and the Board with governance, compliance and risk reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Data governance

Job description

Manchester | Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

We're hiring a Governance & Compliance Manager to lead our Group Governance & Compliance function within a growing international recruitment business.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who understands that effective compliance isn't about creating paperwork. It's about building practical processes, controls and governance frameworks that work in a fast-paced commercial environment.

We're particularly interested in speaking with individuals who have experience in recruitment, staffing or workforce solutions, and who understand the compliance challenges associated with placing permanent and contract workers.

The Opportunity

As Governance & Compliance Manager, you'll lead an established team and take ownership of how compliance, governance and risk are managed across the Group.

You'll work closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, Technology and Operational stakeholders to ensure regulatory, contractual and business requirements are embedded into everyday processes and systems.

Your remit will include:

• Leading and developing the Governance & Compliance team
• Strengthening recruitment and placement compliance controls across the business
• Designing and improving practical compliance processes throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Managing the Group Risk Register and wider governance framework
• Overseeing data protection activities and supporting strong data governance practices
• Monitoring compliance performance through KPIs, assurance reviews and reporting
• Driving continuous improvement through better controls, technology and automation
• Supporting senior leadership and the Board with governance, compliance and risk reporting

About You

We're not looking for a traditional corporate governance, audit or financial services professional.

Instead, we're seeking someone who can translate complex regulatory and business requirements into practical, scalable ways of working.

You'll likely bring:

• Experience in recruitment compliance, operational compliance, governance or a similar function
• A strong understanding of recruitment and placement-related compliance risks
• Experience designing and implementing operational controls and compliance processes
• Leadership experience within a compliance, governance or risk team
• Knowledge of UK GDPR and operational data protection requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• The ability to identify risk, challenge processes and drive meaningful improvements

Why Join Us?

This is a genuine opportunity to shape how compliance operates across an international recruitment business.

You'll have the autonomy to improve processes, strengthen governance, enhance the use of data and technology, and create a compliance environment that supports growth while remaining practical and proportionate.

If you're passionate about operational compliance and want to make a visible impact across a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Amoria Group is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of background or protected characteristics.