Compliance Officer
Job description
We are seeking a Compliance & Governance Officer to help ensure the business operates safely, responsibly and in line with legal and regulatory requirements. This role supports the CFO, COO and wider organisation by coordinating compliance, legal administration and governance processes. You won’t be expected to provide legal advice yourself, but you’ll help organise queries, track actions and ensure outcomes are implemented across the company.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in compliance, governance, or risk within a growing, regulated business environment.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Governance Support
Act as a central contact for compliance and legal queries from teams
Coordinate requests to external legal advisers and track responses
Help summarise legal guidance into clear actions for internal teams
Support governance activities such as document control, filings and board administration
Assist HR with policy updates and employment documentation processes
Contracts & Commercial Administration
Maintain contract records, templates and approval workflows
Support the coordination of contract reviews with legal advisers
Track key obligations, renewal dates and approvals
Provide basic checks on contract consistency and flag potential risks
Compliance & Risk Support
Assist with maintaining company compliance policies and registers
Support monitoring of regulatory updates and internal actions
Help prepare information for audits, accreditations and compliance reviews
Assist with onboarding checks and governance documentation
Health & Safety Coordination
Help maintain H&S policies, training records and documentation
Support audits, reporting and improvement actions
Assist teams in understanding their responsibilities
Data Protection Support
Help maintain GDPR documentation and records
Assist with subject access requests and data queries
Support updates to policies and contract clauses where required
Training & Awareness
Support the rollout of compliance, H&S and data protection training
Help maintain guidance materials and internal communications
Experience & Requirements
Essential
Some experience in compliance, governance, legal administration, audit, or risk support roles
Strong organisational and documentation skills
Comfortable coordinating tasks across different teams
Good written communication and attention to detail
Willingness to learn about regulation, governance and risk management
Desirable
Exposure to regulated industries
Experience supporting audits or policy updates
Familiarity with GDPR or basic compliance frameworks
What this role offers
A strong foundation in compliance and governance
Exposure to senior leadership and decision-making processes
Opportunity to grow into Compliance Manager or Risk roles
Experience in a regulated and professional services environment