Senior Compliance Manager

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Job description

We are seeking for a Senior Compliance Manager at the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Who are we?

The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we're growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we're working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

The role

As Senior Compliance Manager, you will support and drive excellence in key Academy systems and processes. Specifically, to ensure organisational compliance with GDPR and all internal policies and procedures, while enabling and supporting all staff to follow relevant policies and procedures. You will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and support the COO to ensure that risk is managed robustly throughout the organisation.

You will be required to review, communicate and implement data related policies and organisational processes. You will maintain organisational policies; review, establish and implement policy related processes and procedures. You will establish and manage an internal audit function and also support the COO to ensure an appropriate risk management framework is in place.

A key aspect of success in the role is the ability to support colleagues and to influence and drive positive change across the organisation.

Who are we looking for?

An experienced and credible person to be the subject matter expert for the Academy on GDPR and data protection. It is expected that you will have experience in managing and supporting risk management at organisational level.

The ability to support colleagues, develop and maintain appropriate systems and processes and influence change across the organisation will be key to your success in the role. You will possess a desire for continuous improvement and excellence and be able to ensure that organisational needs are met by using a practical approach.

Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?

We're looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you're passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we'd love you to be part of.

We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team - is this you?

Company Benefits

The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits including:

BUPA cash plan
Private medical insurance
Subsidised restaurant
Regular social activities
Independent Financial Advice
Generous holiday allowance
Non-contributory pension scheme
Health and wellbeing programmes
Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
Significant investment into your personal and professional development

Location

Our light, spacious offices are based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James's Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline 2 days a week in the office.

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: Midday on 3 December 2021.

Interviews will be held on rolling basis. So don't miss the opportunity - apply soon!