Are you prepared to lead compliance at the highest level? As YouGov’s Compliance Manager, you will be entrusted with delivering exceptional compliance management across our global operations. We seek a seasoned professional with extensive experience in compliance management and a strong track record in international environments.

Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely or choose a hybrid arrangement that suits you. Whether you prefer working from home or splitting your time between our offices and your home, we support your work-life balance.

Regrettably, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship, so you must be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis.

 

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff): 

  • Deliver compliance oversight and management for our stakeholders
  • Oversee and manage compliance across all areas of the business from managing supplier due diligence and responding to client RFIs; to supporting business continuity planning and developing new compliance policies and delivering training to the business
  • Work closely with the wider Governance Department and Corporate Services
  • Investigate and respond to alleged violations of our compliance policies
  • Lead the annual risk review process and managing the corporate risk register
  • Be the go-to person for advice on compliance matters, keeping on top of latest developments in relevant legislation and implementing appropriate changes were needed
  • Embed new compliance practices into the business
  • Identify areas of inefficiency and create new processes to resolve them
  • Develop and deliver management information on Governance Department activities, including metric
  • Drive compliance with mandatory training
  • Be the Compliance advisor to the Data Privacy & Security Committee
  • Manage submissions to the Ethics Committee
  • Manage 2 direct reports

 

These are the essential you will need to get an interview:

  • Demonstrable UK and Global experience are essential
  • Experienced drafting policies and procedures; developing new processes
  • Experienced trainer (in-person and remotely)
  • Proficient in investigative skills
  • Strong numerical and analytical abilities, as the role involves data analysis

 

It would be great if you had these too, but we’ll support you if you don’t:

  • Experience of implementing an ISO or SOC 2 standard management system
  • Experience in data security and privacy
  • ICA qualification

 

Behavioural competencies

  • Extremely well organised
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Comfortable using technology  
  • Excellent communicator with the aability to liaise confidentially at all levels and to act with discretion
  • Pragmatic approach
  • Comfortable working autonomously  

 

What can you expect when you become a YouGover? 

  • In the UK you’ll get 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays throughout the year to take a well-earned rest, plus 1 extra day off for your birthday. In addition to this YouGov offers a designated day off that you can use to rest and recharge as we understand the importance of health and wellbeing
  • You will also have the option to work abroad for up to 30 days in a calendar year
  • We’re big on learning, so all YouGovers have access to the vast number of courses to help develop your career
  • Auto-enrolled pension scheme
  • BUPA Private Medical Insurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Workplace Savings Plan
  • Eyecare Vouchers
  • Annual Season Ticket Loan
  • Corporate Gym Membership Discount

 

Company Description and Culture 

 

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.    

 

We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.  

 

Why join YouGov? 

 

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. 

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.  

 

Life at YouGov 

 

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. 

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.  

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. 

 

Data Privacy

 

To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy

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