Risk & Compliance Manager

Hillsong; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsong Church UK is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager to develop frameworks for organisational risk and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements. The role provides assurance across risk, compliance and safeguarding, protecting staff, volunteers and the wider church community.

Leading safeguarding governance, you will supervise the Safeguarding Officer, maintain policies, and escalate risks to senior leadership and trustees while coordinating with Charity Commission

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate legal and compliance concepts clearly to non-legal audiences.
• High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory, Compliance & Safeguarding Oversight across charity law, data protection and governance.
• Draft, review and support negotiation of legal documents including service agreements and contracts.
• Develop and maintain legal templates and compliance frameworks.
• Line manage the Safeguarding Officer and oversee safeguarding policy review.
• Coordinate statutory filings with regulatory bodies and support governance documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clear legal/compliance messaging

Discretion and integrity

Prioritisation & deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/law/finance or related

Job description

The Risk & Compliance Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing frameworks that manage organisational risk and ensure Hillsong Church UK operates in line with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.

This role provides organisational assurance across risk, compliance, and safeguarding, helping protect staff, volunteers, and the wider church community. The position plays a key role in maintaining safe environments, strengthening governance practices, and supporting leadership in meeting charity and statutory obligations.

The role also carries organisational safeguarding oversight, including line management of the Safeguarding Officer, ownership of safeguarding policies, and escalation of safeguarding risks to senior leadership and trustees.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory, Compliance & Safeguarding Oversight

• Conduct legal research and provide clear guidance relating to charity law, employment law, contracts, data protection, property, and governance.
• Draft, review, and support negotiation of legal documents including service agreements, venue contracts, partnership MOUs, and employment documentation.
• Develop and maintain legal templates and compliance frameworks.
• Hold organisational oversight of safeguarding across Hillsong Church UK.
• Line manage the Safeguarding Officer, providing supervision and accountability.
• Oversee safeguarding policy review and ensure implementation aligns with legislation and best practice.
• Act as escalation point for safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate reporting and external referrals when required.
• Ensure safeguarding governance and reporting processes are maintained for senior leadership and trustees.
• Manage data subject rights requests and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Maintain and update church-wide policies including safeguarding, children and youth, communications, and data protection.
• Support compliance requirements as a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.
• Coordinate statutory filings with regulatory bodies including the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Support governance documentation such as trustee papers, annual reports, and board resolutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments within the charity and third sector and advise leadership accordingly.
• Provide compliance guidance to departments and ministries across the organisation.

Risk Management

• Develop and strengthen church-wide risk management frameworks and business continuity planning.
• Maintain and review the organisational risk register, ensuring risks and controls are appropriately monitored.
• Create and update risk assessment templates and support staff training.
• Support annual insurance reviews and ensure appropriate organisational cover.
• Work alongside Operations to ensure Health & Safety policies are implemented and staff are trained.
• Develop and maintain a consistent security policy across Hillsong UK.
• Provide risk and compliance oversight within procurement, venues, and supplier engagement.

Administrative & Organisational Support

• Maintain strict confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive documentation.
• Support development of compliance and safeguarding training resources.
• Provide guidance to teams regarding legal and compliance considerations for events, partnerships, and operations.
• Work collaboratively with departments to embed compliance into daily practice.
• Liaise with external legal advisors when specialist expertise is required.
• Manage systems that track policy queries, compliance requests, and feedback.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support conferences, events, and wider church initiatives as required.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership when needed.

About You

Personal Character & Faith

• A personal relationship with and commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Committed to the vision and growth of Hillsong Church, including regular in-person Sunday attendance and active involvement in church life.
• Demonstrates unity, trustworthiness, and a collaborative spirit.
• Spiritually mature, humble, generous, and joyful in leadership and service.
• A lifestyle aligned with Biblical standards and Hillsong UK values.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 4 to 5 years of experience in a similar risk, compliance, governance, or legal support role.
• Experience within a charity, non-profit, or faith-based organisation is highly desirable.
• Proven experience conducting legal research, drafting documents, and reviewing contracts.
• Strong understanding of UK charity law, governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience handling sensitive safeguarding matters with professionalism and sound judgement.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate legal and compliance concepts clearly to non-legal audiences.
• High levels of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented approach.

Join the Team

If you are passionate about strengthening the church through wise governance, safe environments, and strong organisational foundations, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Behind every thriving ministry is a healthy and well-protected organisation. Your work will help create safe spaces where people can grow in faith and community across Hillsong UK.

If you want to use your professional expertise to serve the Church and help steward what God is building, we would love to hear from you. Apply and be part of the mission.