Spencer & Trent Recruitment is working with a PopTech startup that is looking for an experienced Head of Compliance to join its expanding team based in Liverpool Street on a permanent basis. You will be working from their London office 4 days a week and 1 day from home.

Duties include:

• Ensure the business complies with all relevant regulation
• Provide clear advice and guidance to business areas on a wide range of compliance issues
• Identify, highlight and where appropriate help manage and mitigate any risks present or arising
• Build and lead a high-performing compliance function
• Define and implement the compliance strategy, ensuring Health & Safety remains the foremost operational priority
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and incident reviews to strengthen governance, safety, and performance
• Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, providing expert insights, recommendations, and strategic direction
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including HR, Legal, and Operations, to deliver a cohesive approach to compliance
• Engage with senior stakeholders to embed compliance into daily behaviours and culture
• Serve as the principal point of contact for external regulatory bodies, ensuring full preparedness for inspections and investigations

Experience needed:

• Significant experience in a senior compliance leadership role within a tech startup environment
• A proven track record of delivering compliance strategies that work at both operational and strategic level
• The ability to lead change and build a culture of compliance that supports business growth
• Experience leading and developing a high-performing compliance team
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Attention to detail

Salary and Benefits:

• £80,000 – £85,000 DOE
• Discretionary Bonus
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Contributory pension scheme

For further details on this new and exciting opportunity, please apply today

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