Head of Compliance Advisory

Twinkl Educational Publishing; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing firm in Sheffield is seeking a Head of Compliance Advisory to elevate their compliance capabilities. This pivotal leadership role involves shaping a proactive Compliance Advisory function, providing pragmatic and commercially aware regulatory advice while influencing strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have deep regulatory expertise, leadership experience, and a proven ability to drive impact across the organization, all while fostering a culture of compliance and integrity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical access

35-hour working week

Ongoing personal development

Flexible working hours

Paid volunteering days

Financial coaching tools

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of UK regulation with expert knowledge of FCA requirements.
• Skilled at shaping regulatory direction and guiding leaders to make well-informed decisions.
• Proven ability to drive meaningful influence across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a proactive Compliance Advisory function.
• Provide clear, risk-based and commercially aware guidance.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing advisory team.

Skills

Regulatory Expertise

Strategic Advisory

Influence & Impact

Change Leadership

Communication

Constructive Challenge

Analytical Thinking

Leadership Experience

Job description

We're looking for an exceptional Head of Compliance Advisory to elevate our Second Line capability and position compliance as an enabler for responsible growth. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll set the vision for advisory excellence, influence strategic decisions, and guide the business confidently through complex regulatory landscapes. Your modern, risk‑based approach will ensure advice is pragmatic, proportionate, and commercially aware, supporting innovation while safeguarding the business. Through thought leadership and deep engagement with senior stakeholders, you'll champion a compliance agenda that strengthens resilience, supports sustainable growth, and positions the business for long‑term success.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and lead a proactive, solutions‑focused Compliance Advisory function that enables responsible growth while upholding compliance integrity.
• Executive Influence: Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, embedding compliance into strategic decision‑making and ensuring regulatory obligations are met without compromising agility.
• Pragmatic Advice: Provide clear, risk‑based, and commercially aware guidance that balances regulatory expectations with business objectives, always safeguarding reputation and resilience.
• Enable Innovation: Integrate early in change programmes, product development, and strategic initiatives to support safe, sustainable innovation.
• Team Development: Inspire and develop a high‑performing advisory team, fostering collaboration, expertise, and a culture of integrity and curiosity.
• Regulatory Engagement: Represent the function at executive forums, act as deputy to the Director, and ensure compliance perspectives shape strategic discussions.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain trusted relationships internally and externally, championing regulatory excellence and promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.

Qualifications

• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of UK regulation with expert knowledge of FCA requirements; PRA knowledge is a plus.
• Strategic Advisory: Skilled at shaping regulatory direction and guiding senior leaders to make well‑informed, risk‑aware decisions.
• Influence & Impact: Proven ability to drive meaningful influence across the organisation, shaping decisions at the highest level.
• Change Leadership: Anticipates regulatory shifts, assesses emerging risks, and translates developments into actionable strategies.
• Communication: Distils complex regulations into clear, practical insights for diverse audiences.
• Constructive Challenge: Applies sound judgment, escalates effectively, and influences outcomes with credibility and confidence.
• Analytical Thinking: Balances regulatory compliance with commercial ambition through pragmatic, proportionate solutions.
• Leadership Experience: Track record of leading advisory teams, shaping strategy, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive Package: Fair salary benchmarked against market data, car allowance, annual discretionary bonus, and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Bupa private medical, mental health first aiders, and a suite of wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work.
• Work‑Life Balance: 35‑hour working week for full‑time roles, with flexibility to help you perform at your best.
• Career Growth: Ongoing personal and professional development, we'll support your ambitions and help you grow your potential.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a friendly, values‑led team that genuinely cares about doing the right thing for colleagues and customers.
• Giving Back: Use two paid volunteering days each year to support causes close to your heart, through our Samuel Fox Foundation.
• Sustainability Focus: Join a business committed to reducing its carbon footprint and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Free access to Octopus Money: Financial coaching & tools that help you plan, manage, and make the most of your money.

Location: Sheffield / Hybrid / Remote
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Report to: Head of B2B Marketing
Recruiter: Claire Bonnett

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