POSITION STATUS: Permanent/Full Time
LOCATION: Hybrid working with occasional visits to either our Peterborough or London office
Salary Banding: D Core
SALARY: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is the leading UK membership association for those working in exporting and importing. These are exciting times in international trade and we’re seeing sustained growth in the demand for our services and qualifications – as a result, our team needs to grow too.
We are seeking a highly skilled Compliance Manager to oversee and ensure the legal and regulatory compliance of our organisation. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in data protection, auditing and corporate governance best practices, with high ethical standards and a results-oriented approach.
This is primarily a remote role that will require occasional visits to our Peterborough and London offices.
JOB BRIEF
The role will be working within Legal & Compliance department, and you will be responsible for preserving the company’s integrity, ensuring IOE&IT stays lawful and ethical. You will be responsible for monitoring that the company adheres to legal standards and in-house policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work together with the ISO Compliance Officer to make sure that we are certified to ISO Standards: 27001, 9001 and 14000 and keeping up to date with any changes. Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice.
2. Serve as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) .
3. Maintain memberships with relevant regulatory bodies such as the ICO.
4. Manage the organisation’s integrated management system (IMS) ensuring compliance.
5. Lead internal and external audit functions, including annual audits with ISO accrediting bodies.
6. Lead transitions to new ISO standards where applicable.
9. Present updates to the Executive Committee (Exco) and Senior Management Team.
10. Authorise documents within the IMS.
13. Review and guide insurance policies, including responding to queries.
14. Assist with bids and tenders from a compliance perspective.
15. Provide advice and guidance to other internal departments on compliance aspects of their policies.
16. Responsible for reviewing requests for Licences, Software, cloud based solutions and approvals for account creations in collaboration with the Office Manager and I.T Department
17. Responsible for overseeing reporting frameworks within Compliance functions
DESIRED SKILLS SET AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proven experience as compliance manager
- Well-versed in legal guidelines and corporate governance best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations
- Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
- A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality
- Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities
- An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Certified compliance professional is a plus
- 2 years experience within a Compliance role
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:
- Experience in dealing with ISO Standards (International Organization Standardization)
- BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or related field
BENEFITS:
- 36.5 hours per week including 4pm Friday finish
- 25 days annual leave and day off for your birthday too
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Private healthcare including Optician/Dental costs
- Life Assurance (Salary x4)
- Personalised training
- A range of discounts for shopping, holidays and cinema attendance
- Free breakfast in Peterborough
- 2 days volunteering a year
ABOUT THE IOE&IT:
The Institute is the leading association of exporters and importers, providing education and training to professionalise the UK’s international traders.
Based in Peterborough and London, the IOE&IT is fast-growing as demand for our digital training and education products grows after the UK’s transition from the EU.
As a partner with UK government, we deliver national and international programmes, acting as champions for the UK, and establishing UK processes and standards globally.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Life would be boring if we were all the same! - IOE&IT is a company with a charitable status that believes in diversity and inclusion, as shown in the hiring and progression of our team members. The IOE&IT’s workforce is truly diverse – in age, nationality, gender and location.
With a passion for nurturing, supporting and including all team members – no matter who you are – we celebrate identity. We are proud of who we are and where we come from.
As an Investors in People accredited organisation, we care about and prioritise all of our team members daily. We ensure to engage with and listen to everyone.
Our Disability Confident and Mindful Employer accreditations express our commitment to the specialist needs and mental health of IOE&IT team members.
Having family-friendly policies allows our employees to partake in a flexible work environment so they can take care of children and loved ones.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please apply complete the details below and upload your CV.
Any queries you can contact us through the website. Look forward to hearing from you soon!
