Compliance Manager
A dynamic marketing and transactional communications provider based in North London is seeking a Compliance Manager to strengthen and enhance governance and assurance across the Group. With sites in London and Warrington, the business delivers creative, data-driven campaigns and secure communications, underpinned by high standards of quality, security and compliance.
Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will lead and continuously improve compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with legislation, certifications, client contracts and insurer requirements. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to embed practical controls, support audits and drive continuous improvement.
You will play a key role in maintaining certifications and supporting client and external audits, critical to client relationships, reputation and business growth.
The Group is currently certified to:
*ISO27001 Information Security
*ISO9001 Quality
*ISO22301 Business Continuity
*ISO14001 Environmental
*ISO45001 Health & Safety
*Cheque Printers Accreditation Scheme (CPAS)
*FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody
These certifications are vital to ensure they meet their legal obligations with clients and their continued success in attracting new business .
Responsibilities:
We’re looking for someone proactive and curious, who enjoys getting into the detail and can flex across different disciplines. You’ll be comfortable leading and hosting audits and meetings both internally and externally, and able to build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
You’ll provide clear, practical advice to the Board and Senior Management, ensuring leaders have the insight they need to make well-informed, risk-aware decisions.
Your core focus will be to own, evolve and maintain our management systems and accreditations, ensuring we remain audit-ready and continuously improving.
*ISO9001 Quality Management System
*ISO14001 Environmental Management System
*ISO45001 Health & Safety Management System
*FSC & PEFC
*CPAS Processes
You’ll bring broad, hands-on experience of ISO frameworks (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001). In addition, you should be able to demonstrate:
* Strong working knowledge of ISO management system requirements and how to apply them in practice.
*Proven experience planning and leading internal audits and supporting or hosting external audits.
*Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills, with confidence presenting to stakeholders.
*Working knowledge of risk management and continuous improvement approaches (e.g., corrective action, root cause analysis).
*Good knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 (UK GDPR).
*Knowledge of FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody is desirable (training will be provided).
*Knowledge of CPAS is desirable (training will be provided).
Training on the Group’s Business Management System and ways of working will be provided, helping you get up to speed quickly and succeed in the role.
Requirements
*Strong working knowledge of ISO standards ()
*Experience leading audits and managing compliance frameworks
*Understanding of risk management and continuous improvement methods
*Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 (UK GDPR)
*Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills
*FSC/PEFC and CPAS knowledge desirable (training provided)
Key Skills
*Attention to detail and professionalism
*Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
*Ability to work independently and collaboratively
*Good IT skills
Backgrounds Considered
*Operational or manufacturing environments
*Quality assurance, business continuity, health & safety or environmental roles
Location & Benefits
*9:00–17:30 working hours
*24 days holiday + statutory pension
What’s in It for You
*London-based (4 days office, 1 day remote), with occasional travel to other sites
*9am–5:30pm
*24 days holiday
*Statutory pension scheme
*Free EAP service
*Benefits platform access
All employment is subject to DBS checks, references, and right-to-work confirmation
Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy
Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.