Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer

Huntress; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Huntress in Glasgow seeks an experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer to strengthen the organisation's compliance framework. You will support policy development, advise on whistleblowing/ conflicts of interest, and monitor regulatory adherence.

This role emphasises accuracy, governance, and teamwork in a dynamic environment. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement (2–3 days in the office) with additional remote days and a competitive salary of around £72,290 per year plus a 10%

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a corporate compliance or governance environment.
• Strong knowledge of compliance policies, whistleblowing and conflicts of interest.
• Excellent understanding of governance, risk and compliance principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder advice.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation and review of corporate compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on policies including whistleblowing and conflicts of interest.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify compliance risks and support controls implementation.
• Assist with compliance reviews, investigations and reporting.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and registers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to foster a culture of compliance.
• Keep up to date with legislation, regulations and best practice.

Skills

GRC knowledge

Policy development

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant compliance, legal, governance or risk qualifications

Job description

Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer

Glasgow | £72,290 per annum + 10% Bonus

Typically 2-3 days in the office, with the opportunity to work remotely on the remaining days.

We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented individual to join a professional team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in corporate compliance, policy development and governance to play a key role in supporting and strengthening the organisation's compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and review of corporate compliance policies and procedures
• Provide advice and guidance on policies including whistleblowing, conflicts of interest and related compliance matters
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements
• Identify potential compliance risks and support the implementation of appropriate controls
• Assist with compliance reviews, investigations and reporting where required
• Maintain accurate compliance records, documentation and registers
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to promote a strong culture of compliance and good governance
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in a corporate compliance or governance environment
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of compliance policies, particularly whistleblowing and conflicts of interest
• Excellent understanding of corporate governance, risk and compliance principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice to stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to analyse information, identify risks and make sound recommendations
• Confident working independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams
• Relevant compliance, legal, governance or risk qualifications would be desirable

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.