Risk & Compliance Business Partner

People's Partnership; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 14%

Real living wage

Income protection

Critical illness cover

Death in service

Employee healthcare

Parental leave

Adoption leave

Learning & development

Study support

Season ticket loans

Volunteering days

Payroll giving

Onsite gym

Social clubs

Job summary

People's Partnership in the United Kingdom is seeking a Risk & Compliance Business Partner to drive high-quality risk and compliance advisory support across key business areas. You’ll empower teams to identify, assess and manage risks, embed governance into everyday decisions, and report insights to senior leadership; a collaborative, proactive approach is essential.

This not-for-profit organisation offers a hybrid working model, strong pension, life-long learning, and opportunities to make a

Qualifications

• Provide risk and compliance guidance to business leaders.
• Balance stakeholder interests while maintaining governance.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks across units.
• Report on risk, controls and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, timely, and expert advice on risk and compliance matters to business leaders and teams.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with business stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Provide constructive challenge to ensure risk-based decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Support the Head of Risk & Compliance Advisory in preparing insight for governance forums as required.
• Produce high-quality reporting and insights on risk, compliance, and control effectiveness.
• Monitor action plans, incidents, breaches, and emerging risks across supported areas.
• Contribute to materials for senior leadership, Board reporting, and regulatory interactions.

Skills

Advisory skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Operational controls

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone's a winner, fuelled by our exceptional service and brought to life by the fantastic individuals who work for us. We're a diverse employer with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves.

What you'll be doing:

As a Risk & Compliance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in driving high-quality risk and compliance advisory support across key business areas. You’ll empower teams to proactively identify, assess, and manage risks with confidence, ensuring they operate safely, smartly, and in line with best practice.

Reporting to the Head of Risk & Compliance Advisory, you’ll act as a trusted and influential partner-strengthening governance, embedding risk and compliance into everyday decisions, and championing a positive, forward-thinking risk culture across the organisation.

• Provide clear, timely, and expert advice on risk and compliance matters to business leaders and teams.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with business stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Provide constructive challenge to ensure risk-based decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Support the Head of Risk & Compliance Advisory in preparing insight for governance forums as required.
• Produce high-quality reporting and insights on risk, compliance, and control effectiveness.
• Monitor action plans, incidents, breaches, and emerging risks across supported areas.
• Contribute to materials for senior leadership, Board reporting, and regulatory interactions.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong advisory and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
• Deep understanding of risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational controls.
• Analytical, critical thinker with the ability to interpret complex information and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively across multiple teams and functions.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

What you can expect from us:

• Generous pension contributions with an employer contribution of up to 14%
• Real living wage
• Income protection, critical illness cover & death in service insurance
• Employee healthcare
• Parental and adoption leave
• Learning & development opportunities and study support
• Travel season ticket loans
• Volunteering days and charity payroll giving
• Onsite gym
• Social clubs and events

Disability Statement

People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. This role may support hybrid working. To make use of this arrangement, employees must have an appropriate home working environment, including a private workspace and reliable, secure high-speed internet that enables them to perform their duties effectively. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best you.