Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer

• Annual Salary: £40,000-£45,000
• Location: Bredbury, Stockport
• Job Type: Full-time

Join a globally recognised name, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the company operates in compliance with all relevant Health & Safety, Environmental, GDPR, Sustainability, and Risk Management legislation and standards. This position is integral in supporting the business through the development, implementation, monitoring, and auditing of compliance processes, policies, and procedures.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Ensure company compliance with all applicable Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Conduct internal Health & Safety audits and inspections.
• Manage risk assessment processes across the business.
• Maintain and monitor Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Lead and coordinate post-incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Support the development and maintenance of Health & Safety Plans, Method Statements, Access Permits, and Work Permits.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Maintain GDPR compliance and support data governance activities.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability requirements and related reporting obligations.
• Develop, review, and implement policies and procedures to ensure ongoing legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and recommend appropriate actions to maintain compliance.
• Lead preparation activities for internal and external audits.
• Conduct internal compliance audits across departments and operational processes.
• Prepare, maintain, and control compliance-related documentation.
• Produce reports, analysis, and compliance metrics as required by management.
• Ensure robust document control processes are maintained.
• Support Heads of Department with compliance-related administration.
• Manage and monitor Purchase Orders as required.
• Maintain records relating to company assets and support asset control processes.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather and validate compliance information.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a compliance, governance, Health & Safety, or risk management role.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Working knowledge of GDPR requirements.
• Experience conducting audits and managing compliance documentation.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong analytical and report-writing capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification (desirable).
• Experience of ISO standards and audit frameworks (desirable).
• Knowledge of sustainability and environmental compliance requirements (desirable).
• Experience working within engineering, transportation, manufacturing, or technology sectors (desirable).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

To apply for the Compliance Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.