Head of Compliance

Together Limited; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Compliance to oversee compliance and data protection activities. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure adherence to FCA and ICO regulations, and act as the Data Protection Officer. This position requires strong leadership and a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience leading compliance and data protection functions.
• Strong understanding of FCA and UK GDPR regulations.
• Proven ability to manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance and data protection strategies across the Group.
• Lead and develop a compliance team.
• Act as statutory Data Protection Officer.

Skills

Compliance management

Data protection expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

As a Head of Compliance you will lead and oversee all compliance and data protection activities across the Group, ensuring adherence to FCA and ICO regulations. You will hold Senior Management Function 16 (Compliance Oversight) approval under the FCA's SM&CR and act as the statutory Data Protection Officer. You will provide strategic direction, advice and assurance to the Board and Executive Team, ensuring regulatory integrity, good customer outcomes and responsible data stewardship. The role provides independent second line of defence (2LOD) advice and assurance, as delegated by the Chief Risk Officer. The role will be part of the second line Group Risk Leadership team. As a Head of Compliance we are looking for someone to:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Group's compliance and data protection strategies and target operating model
• Engage with and provide constructive challenges to senior management and Board committees
• Manage and develop a team of compliance and data protection professionals (c9 FTE)
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and training programmes to ensure consistent compliance and data protection standards
• Liaise with internal/external auditors, regulators and legal advisors
• Own and maintain the Group's compliance framework, ensuring alignment with FCA Principles, SYSC, MCOB and Consumer Duty
• Develop and Oversee the Compliance Monitoring Plan and Compliance Universe using risk based prioritisation
• Provide expert compliance advice and guidance on regulatory requirements across business activities, including new initiatives, product development, operational change and customer communications
• Conduct regulatory breach assessments
• Lead horizon scanning and impact assessment of regulatory developments, translating FCA requirements into business plans
• Act as a primary point of contact with the FCA for engagement, notifications and information requests
• Act as the Group's designated DPO in accordance with the UK GDPR, with specific reference to Articles 37-39
• Develop, implement and maintain a Data Protection Compliance Framework, including managing the associated activities such as the production and review of data protection policies, procedures, standards and training.
• Advise on and oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments ensuring data protection by design and by default is embedded in all relevant projects and initiatives including liaising with the regulator where required
• Monitor compliance with UK data protection laws and internal policies
• Lead the response to data protection incidents and personal data breeches