Group Compliance Officer

Oup Uk - Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational organization in Oxford is seeking a Group Compliance Officer to lead its global Ethics and Compliance Programme. You'll ensure ethical standards across jurisdictions and oversee compliance risk management. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in compliance within complex multinational organizations and holds a professional qualification in law or accountancy. This role offers competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Management bonus

Pension contribution up to 12%

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compliance, legal, or audit roles within a complex multinational organisation.
• Deep understanding of corporate compliance programmes and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage international teams and influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Ethics and Compliance Programme, including global policies, frameworks, and training.
• Advise senior leadership and committees on compliance risks and reporting requirements.
• Oversee investigations into ethical compliance incidents and ensure appropriate response mechanisms.

Skills

Compliance experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in law or accountancy/audit

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Group Compliance Officer to lead our global Ethics and Compliance Programme, and position it for the future, ensuring that our organisation operates to the highest ethical standards across all jurisdictions. As Group Compliance Officer, you will lead our ethical compliance risk management, with a focus on anti‑bribery and corruption, fraud, tax evasion, and sanctions. You'll lead a team of subject matter experts across the UK and internationally, collaborating with senior stakeholders in Legal, Finance, HR, Internal Audit, and the Press's operating divisions to instill a culture of integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Ethics and Compliance Programme, including global policies, frameworks, and training
• Advise senior leadership and committees on compliance risks and reporting requirements
• Oversee investigations into ethical compliance incidents and ensure appropriate response mechanisms
• Implement due diligence processes for third‑party relationships
• Monitor the Programme using data analytics to gauge effectiveness and inform risk assessment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compliance, legal, or audit roles within a complex multinational organisation
• Professional qualification in law or accountancy/audit
• Deep understanding of corporate compliance programmes and regulatory frameworks
• Strong data analytics competencies and technical experience (e.g. Power BI)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage international teams and influence across functions
• Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and a 3‑day Christmas closure, with a 35‑hour working week
• Flexibility in working patterns depending on the role
• Active employee networks and societies
• Private medical insurance, car allowance, and a management bonus
• Contribution to pension up to 12%, loans and savings schemes through Salary Finance partnership, travel to work schemes, and local discounts