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Compliance Manager - Opportunity to Grow Your Skill Set

Posted: 28/04/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3102808216
Type:Permanent
Salary:£50,000 - £65,000 Annual
Location:Southampton, Hampshire
Description: Compliance manager for growing sustainable business

Your new companyA well-established and growing energy services organisation is looking for a commercially minded Compliance Manager to strengthen its governance, risk and regulatory functions. With over two decades of success and a growing customer base, the business is well positioned for continued expansion and now requires a dedicated compliance professional to support its next phase of growth.
Your new roleReporting to a member of the board, you'll act as the central coordination point for all compliance, regulatory, health & safety, contractual governance and legal liaison matters.Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the organisation's compliance framework and monitoring regulatory change.
  • Acting as the lead for industry-specific regulatory matters, including Ofgem-related obligations.
  • Overseeing GDPR, data protection processes and third-party risk controls.
  • Leading internal audits and ensuring consistent customer onboarding governance.
  • Owning the Health & Safety framework, audits and external certifications.
  • Coordinating early-stage disputes and managing external legal counsel.
  • Supporting HR with employment-related matters via external advisers.
  • Overseeing contract governance and coordinating contract reviews and negotiations.
What you'll need to succeedEssential:
  • 5+ years' experience in compliance, risk or governance
  • Strong stakeholder-influencing skills and experience managing external advisers.
  • Robust understanding of GDPR, regulatory compliance and health & safety.
  • Experience with audits, policy development and implementation.
Desirable:
  • Experience within the energy sector or another regulated environment.
  • Exposure to ISO frameworks or construction compliance.
What you'll get in returnYou'll be joining a values-driven organisation where compliance plays a key role in enabling safe and sustainable growth.
Benefits include:
  • 10% annual bonus
  • 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Hybrid working policy
  • High visibility working closely with senior leadership
  • Genuine autonomy and influence
  • The opportunity to shape frameworks that support long-term business success
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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