Lead Compliance Advisor

Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil service pension (28.97%)

25 days annual leave (+1 per year)

8 Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

4x Independent Employee Assistance

Flexible working options

Job summary

Department for Transport is seeking a Lead Compliance Advisor to deliver compliance monitoring, assurance and audit activities that support governance and risk management across the organisation.

You will conduct audits, gather evidence, identify risks and provide practical recommendations while supporting an annual programme of compliance activity. The role offers flexible working arrangements and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Lead audit qualification such as ISO27001 or similar.
• Experience of FOI/EIR, Data Protection legislation and Public Records Act.
• Knowledge of Protective Security, Risk & Mitigation, Threat Assessment.
• Experience of governance, risk and compliance in a large organisation.
• Internal auditing/compliance monitoring experience.
• BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the department’s programme of internal compliance monitoring activity.
• Liaise with stakeholders and G7 Principal Compliance Manager to agree scope and recommendations.
• Conduct fieldwork and interview staff/suppliers to monitor compliance and identify risks.
• Support internal audits by collating accurate, well-managed records and evidence.

Skills

Lead audit qualification (ISO27001)

Education

BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles

Job description

Salary: £44,241 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

About the role

Join the Department for Transport's Digital, Information and Security Directorate and help ensure the department meets its legislative, regulatory and security obligations. As a Lead Compliance Advisor, you'll play an important role in delivering compliance monitoring, assurance and audit activities that support effective governance and risk management across the organisation. Working within the Assurance, Compliance and Controls function, you'll support the delivery of an annual programme of compliance activity, helping to assess adherence to legislation, policies, standards and best practice. You'll conduct audits, gather and review evidence, identify risks and provide practical recommendations that support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the G7 Principal Compliance Manager in delivering the department’s programme of internal compliance monitoring activity.
• Liaising with stakeholders and G7 Principal Compliance Manager to agree scope and recommendations arising.
• Conducting fieldwork and interviewing staff/suppliers, based on the scope, to monitor compliance and identify any risks arising.
• Supporting internal audits by collating accurate, well-managed records and evidence.
• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

• Lead audit qualification such as ISO27001 or similar.

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Experience of FOI/EIR, Data Protection legislation and Public Records Act with a willingness to work towards a foundation certificate in data protection law.
• Knowledge of Protective Security, Risk & Mitigation, Threat Assessment.
• Experience of working in the field of governance, risk and compliance within a large organisation.
• Experience of internal auditing/compliance monitoring.
• BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles, or willing to work towards.