Davies is currently working with a Research and Consultancy firm that is seeking a dedicated Compliance Manager to join their team.
Role Overview:
As a Compliance Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring the organisation's compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Your key responsibilities will include developing and implementing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a strong compliance culture within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Compliance programs with a large focus on Data Protection.
- Working with our IT security consultants, our Data Protection Officer and our IT service company to co-ordinate external due diligence requests and audits and to obtain certifications (such as ISO and Cyber Essentials)
- Serve as the internal expert for data management activities such as advising on our preferred personal data management processes (inc. informed consent forms)
- Documenting business processes and procedures, creating road maps
- Support process improvements across the organisation to enhance efficiency
- Ensure staff adherence to data protection and information security requirements
- Conduct internal audits, track risks and remediation
- Lead compliance training initiatives for the team
- Lead supplier onboarding, due diligence and annual checks
- Conduct monthly and quarterly checks to ensure compliance with control measures
- Update and maintain company policies and procedures
- Stay current with industry compliance trends and regulations, implementing updated legal or regulatory requirements
About You:
- Strong understanding of data protection laws & regulation including GDPR (global exposure to data privacy would be a bonus)
- Experience of having led or supported a small or medium sized business through ISO27001 accreditation with professional advisors.
- Proven ability to develop and manage compliance programs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Good commercial awareness.
- IT literate, confident using MS Office and a range of software platforms.
- A methodical individual who tackles projects in a logical and process orientated way.