Senior Compliance Manager

Oakmoor Recruitment; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Manager of Certification & Compliance to lead a new Certification Body in Darlington. The role involves overseeing audit activities, shaping compliance strategies, and representing the company nationally. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audit and compliance management, as well as excellent leadership skills. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary of £45-£55K and outstanding benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Company Benefits Package

Flexible working environment

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Strong audit, compliance and certification management capability.
• Experience in team leadership and people development.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the new Certification body.
• Shape compliance strategies aligned with ISO standards.
• Drive audit and governance frameworks focusing on quality.

Skills

Audit management

Compliance management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

ISO framework knowledge

UKAS accreditation knowledge

Change management

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead the next chapter in quality assurance and certification for a sector driving energy efficiency and sustainability? We are seeking a forward-thinking Manager of Certification & Compliance to spearhead a newly formed Certification Body and shape the future of compliance across the company. This is a standout opportunity for professionals ready to raise the bar on industry compliance, certification, and quality assurance. This role combines high-level oversight of audit and certification activities with leadership across membership compliance, policy development, and quality assurance. You will have experience running accredited Certification Bodies or complex compliance systems, someone with vision, integrity, and the leadership to deliver impactful change. This is a Hybrid role based in Darlington for a minimum of 2 days per week.

Salary/Benefits

£45-£55K starting salary
Excellent Company Benefits Package
Flexible and friendly working environment
Private medical insurance

The Role

• Lead the development of the new Certification body
• Shape cross-organisational compliance strategies aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001
• Be the principal contact for UKAS, regulators, and industry groups
• Drive audit and governance frameworks with a focus on quality and impartiality
• Represent the company on a national stage as a senior strategic leader

Essential Experience

• Strong audit, compliance and certification management capability
• Team leadership and people development
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
• Knowledge of ISO frameworks and UKAS accreditation processes
• Lead auditor experience
• Experience of managing a certification Body or quality system
• Proactive, solutions orientated and resilient
• Able to lead through change and manage complexity with a calm and strategic mindset