Head of Organisational Compliance

Northumbrian Water Group plc; Essex; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbrian Water Group is seeking a Head of Organisational Compliance to lead compliance strategy and governance. The role involves ensuring adherence to legislative obligations and fostering a culture of compliance. Ideal candidates will have substantial leadership experience and a strong track record in compliance monitoring within large organizations. Join a dynamic team committed to serving communities and the environment.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced annual leave with additional special leave for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Company pension scheme

Digital GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Professional subscription

Buy and sell annual leave

Discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading compliance and governance in large organizations.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance strategy and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Establish and maintain robust compliance processes and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Monitoring

Governance

Communication Skills

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Organisational Compliance to spearhead compliance strategy and governance initiatives. This pivotal role involves ensuring adherence to legislative and regulatory obligations while fostering a culture of compliance excellence. The ideal candidate will bring substantial leadership experience, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in compliance monitoring within large organizations. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and innovation, and make a significant impact on the organization's compliance framework and operational success. Apply now to be part of a mission-driven team committed to serving communities and the environment.

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension scheme

Digital GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Professional subscription

Buy and sell annual leave

Discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading compliance and governance in large organizations.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance strategy and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Establish and maintain robust compliance processes and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Monitoring

Governance

Communication Skills

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Working hours: Full Time - flexible working arrangements including part time will be considered

Permanent

Location: Essex or Durham

About the role:

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for compliance and governance? Northumbrian Water Group is seeking a Head of Organisational Compliance to lead our compliance strategy and ensure we meet all legislative and regulatory obligations for our customers, communities, and the environment.

Reporting to the Regulation and Assurance Director, you will play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining robust compliance processes and procedures. Your responsibilities will include reporting on overall compliance and associated risks with precision. Substantial experience at a senior level including presenting at executive and board level is essential. Additionally, you will ensure that an evidence base is established and retained in order to demonstrate compliance and compliant operations both internally and externally.

About you:

You will have a proven track record in leading compliance monitoring, governance and reporting within a large organisation. You will be able to provide compliance advice across business areas and ensure compliant operations. Exceptional leadership, strong communication and collaboration skills are required. Your ability to craft clear and compelling strategies, business cases, and reports will be key to success in this role.

Join us to drive compliance excellence and make a significant impact in our organisation. Apply now and be part of a team that values your expertise and leadership.

About us:

Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity which means bringing your full self to work. We encourage and welcome all applications, as we believe and strive to be an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse community represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.

We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, and that female candidates are less likely to apply if they don’t have the full range of skills; however, if you have some of the skills listed, we’d encourage you to apply.

NWG at a glance:

Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.

We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.

We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.

Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.

We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced annual leave with additional special leave for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• Company pension scheme
• Digital GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Professional subscription
• Buy and sell annual leave
• Discounts and cashback offers

About us:

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.

We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Our values:

Our values describe our main principles, qualities and attributes. They are the guiding principles which define who we are, what we do and how we do it. They make us different from our competitors and guide our decisions and actions to drive us towards our vision.

Our values are:

• Results Driven: We take responsibility for achieving excellent business results.
• Ethical: We are open and honest and meet our commitments with a responsible approach to the environment and our communities.
• Customer Focused: We aim to exceed the expectations of our internal and external customers.
• Innovative: We continuously strive for innovative and better ways to deliver our business.
• One Team: We work together consistently, promoting co-operation, to achieve our corporate objectives.

We’re the great company we are because of you – our people. As our way of saying thanks, we offer you a wide range of benefits and discounts to take advantage of.

To find out more about our benefits, see our benefits booklet attached to this advert.

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