Legal Compliance Manager

Wellcome Sanger Institute; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is seeking a Legal Compliance Manager to enhance its compliance framework and manage regulatory initiatives. The role demands experience in compliance within complex organizations, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach. This position supports scientific research by ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee wellbeing program

Health benefits

Support for technicians in research roles

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing compliance in complex organizations.
• Strong IT skills with emphasis on Excel.
• Positive attitude, flexible, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Project managing and implementing compliance initiatives.
• Providing guidance and training to stakeholders.
• Monitoring compliance and analyzing trends.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Relationship building

Risk recognition

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Tools

Excel

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17.06.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges.

We have a new opportunity for a Legal Compliance Manager to join our Legal & Governance team on a fixed-term basis of 12 months. You will be an experienced compliance professional, a creative and pragmatic problem solver, and able to work collaboratively with stakeholders. You will translate complex regulatory requirements into effective guidance and optimized processes.

About the role:

You'll work closely with our Senior Legal Compliance Manager to develop, implement, and manage a broad compliance framework across the organization. You will lead key initiatives in Data Protection, Access and Benefit Sharing, National Security & Investment, Trusted Research, and Anti-Fraud, Bribery, and Corruption.

You will project manage, collaborate across teams, identify gaps, influence decision-making, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing:

• Project managing and implementing compliance initiatives, supporting design of pragmatic, risk-based solutions.
• Assessing internal controls and assurance mechanisms for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing guidance and training to stakeholders at all levels.
• Monitoring compliance, analyzing trends, and supporting leadership with remedial actions.
• Promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Scanning for regulatory changes, conducting assessments, and working with teams to adapt.
• Deputizing for SLCM when needed.
• Contributing to wider Legal & Governance activities aligned with the organization's mission.

Essential Skills:

• Degree qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in implementing compliance in complex organizations, with process improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel.
• Ability to recognize risk and seek advice.
• Effective at building relationships across diverse groups.
• Positive attitude, flexible, and proactive.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage complex processes.
• Enthusiasm for scientific research and the organization's mission.

About Us:

The Legal & Governance team handles agreements, data protection, confidentiality, and legal queries related to research collaborations and materials transfers.

Other Information:

• Salary: £53,000 - £64,000
• Hybrid working: minimum 2 days in the office
• Full-time and part-time applications accepted

Closing date for applications: 3rd July

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We support hybrid working for better work-life balance and collaboration. Arrangements vary by role and team.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We promote a diverse and inclusive environment, supporting various staff networks and ensuring equal opportunity for all.

Our Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive employee wellbeing program, health benefits, and support for technicians in research roles.