Compliance Officer

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Compliance Officer to support the Vice President and senior leadership team in Leeds. The role ensures the business complies with UK legislation, corporate governance standards and internal policies while working across multiple functions.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain corporate governance records and manage statutory filings.
• Support GDPR, data protection and information security compliance.
• Coordinate compliance programmes such as competition law and modern slavery initiatives.
• Monitor legislative changes and communicate updates throughout the organisation.
• Assist with compliance audits, reporting and internal training.
• Review commercial contracts, maintain contract registers and track renewals.
• Liaise with external legal advisers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce compliance reports and management information.
• Support ad‑hoc legal, governance and regulatory projects.

Required profile

• Previous experience in compliance, governance, legal or regulatory administration.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions‑focused attitude.

Required skills

• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations.
• Understanding of corporate governance and contract administration.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a well‑established global organisation.
• Varied and autonomous role with exposure to senior leadership.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Clear career development path in compliance and corporate governance.