Risk & Compliance Analyst - SC Cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking a Risk & Compliance Analyst to join a consultancy delivering services across government projects and highly regulated environments. You will support governance, risk, and compliance objectives, help clients strengthen controls, promote a strong compliance culture, and provide expert risk advice to programme teams and senior leaders.

Hybrid role based in London with 3 days onsite; collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies and frameworks.
• Experience in governance, risk, compliance or regulatory environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and compliance management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive compliance initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience developing and delivering compliance training and awareness programmes.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Experience producing compliance reports, dashboards, metrics and MI.

Responsibilities

• Support project and service delivery through risk management and compliance oversight.
• Drive awareness and adoption of compliance policies across multiple teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert for risk and compliance matters.
• Develop strategies to improve compliance culture and organisational awareness.
• Deliver training and guidance on compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse risk management processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation of operational and regulatory risks.
• Collaborate with delivery, governance, security and operations teams to support objectives.
• Support governance activities, audits, reviews and assurance assessments where required.
• Monitor and report on compliance metrics, trends and risk indicators.
• Provide practical solutions to complex compliance and risk challenges.
• Contribute to implementation and enhancement of compliance frameworks and governance processes.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Risk management principles

Governance & compliance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Training delivery

Independent working

Management information reporting

Job description

Risk & Compliance Analyst

Location: UK (Hybrid, London 3 days per week)
Contract Rate: £500 - £545 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: 6 Months Rolling

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Representative to join a consultancy delivering services across a range of government projects and highly regulated environments.

This is an exciting opportunity for a risk and compliance professional to support the delivery of governance, risk, and compliance objectives while helping clients enhance their control frameworks, strengthen regulatory compliance, and improve risk management practices.

You will work closely with programme teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to promote a strong compliance culture, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide expert advice on risk and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project and service delivery through effective quality assurance, risk management, and compliance oversight.
• Drive awareness and adoption of compliance policies, standards, and processes across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Act as a subject matter expert for risk and compliance-related matters.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve compliance culture and organisational awareness.
• Deliver training and guidance on compliance obligations, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Analyse risk management processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments and support the mitigation of operational, regulatory, and business risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across delivery, governance, security, and operational teams to support compliance objectives.
• Support governance activities, audits, reviews, and assurance assessments where required.
• Monitor and report on compliance metrics, trends, risk indicators, and remedial actions.
• Provide practical and pragmatic solutions to complex compliance and risk challenges.
• Support business and programme decision-making through the provision of expert risk and compliance advice.
• Contribute to the implementation and continual enhancement of compliance frameworks, controls, and governance processes.

Skills & Experience Essential

• Significant experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Experience working within governance, risk, compliance, or regulatory environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and compliance management practices.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive successful compliance initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience developing and delivering compliance training and awareness programmes.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience producing compliance reports, dashboards, metrics, and management information.

Desirable

• Experience supporting government departments, public sector organisations, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks and regulatory best practice.
• Experience operating within large-scale transformation or complex delivery environments.
• Familiarity with:
  • Policy Compliance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Regulatory Compliance Management
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Governance and Assurance Frameworks

Preferred Certifications

The following qualifications would be advantageous:

• CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager)
• CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional)
• CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist)

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.