Compliance Officer (part-time), Burton on Trent, UK

Job Scope and objectives

An integral part of the UK Finance team, this stand-alone role will be specifically accountable for UK compliance matters and activities. In addition, will be responsible for monitoring compliance programs already in place and implementation of new programs where required, with a key focus on Brexit impacts and consequences in the middle long term.

Role responsibilities

FUNCTIONAL

Compliance management – ensuring group policies and procedures are correctly drafted and implemented in the UK, based on current, local or Group requirements

Ensuring compliance reports are collated, analysed and submitted in a timely fashion

Work with colleagues based in Milan to understand compliance requirements and the impact and interpretation into UK law, along with the analysis of possible compliance risks and mitigation measures

Governance and Internal audit – auditing internal functions of the UK business to ensure compliance with data retention, data protection, anti-corruption policies and procedures and identification of follow up recommendations to improve internal control systems

Co-ordination and delivery of any compliance related training and awareness sessions

Specific compliance initiatives include, but not are not limited to:

Privacy Compliance;

Model of segregation of duties;

Program of Anti-Corruption in line with UK Bribery Act and Group Policy

UK local Legislation (including but not limited to Gender Pay Gap, Modern Slavery, Payment Practice, Tax Evasion, etc.)

Compliance on reporting over the financial statement (financial and non-financial information);

Policies and Procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND APTITUDES

Education

Qualified solicitor (desirable)

Degree in Law/Economics

Experience

Good level of Compliance management experience

Good knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures

Company commercial law and contracts experience

Commercial awareness

Customer facing experience

Skills

Outstanding communication and presentation skills

Pragmatic approach with enthusiasm and initiative to manage a varied caseload

Flexible approach to work and able to work within a pressurised environment

Ability to organise workload, and be self-motivated to ensure deadlines are achieved

Able to work well independently and as part of a team

Confident in approach, and able to develop and maintain strong relationships

Resilience

Good level of IT skills

Italian language skills desirable / advantagous

Flexibility to travel as and when required

Experience of working within a UK compliance role is essential, so someone knowledgeable and confident with compliance issues. The role reports into the UK CFO but has direct links into the compliance team in Milan, so we need someone proactive in their approach, good at establishing and developing relationships. Someone who is keen and eager to understand the business, which in turn will assist them in their role in understanding the impact of compliance.

A flexible approach to work is key due to the nature of the role and the reporting lines. As is the need for someone to be able to understand compliance activities, interpret into the UK business and then deliver as required. We need someone who is proactive, can promote themselves and the role / work of compliance.

The role is part-time, working 25 hours over 5 days.

Salary wise we are looking at £31333 - £33333 (actual) depending upon skills, background and experience.

In addition, we offer:
33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank hols)

Pension scheme with linked life insurance

Service Related payment

Employee discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted tyre vouchers

Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)

Single private healthcare cover

SMART working policy (work from the office 3 days per week and work from home for 2 days per week)