Compliance Specialist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 August 2025
LOCATION
United Kingdom
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

GDPR ISO 27001 Risk Management Compliance Audits Regulatory Reporting Data Privacy CISA CISM

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Compliance Specialist to conduct audits, develop compliance policies, and collaborate with internal teams. The role requires knowledge of data privacy, risk management, and industry standards. Relevant certifications are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Conducting regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
  • Developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and documentation
  • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure compliance across all operational processes and systems
  • Assisting with risk assessments and the implementation of mitigation strategies
  • Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory requirements and ensuring they are applied throughout the organization

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Compliance Specialist or in a similar regulatory role
  • Solid knowledge of data privacy laws, risk management, and industry standards
  • Experience with audit processes, compliance frameworks, and regulatory reporting
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess compliance risks
  • Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are highly desirable

What You’ll Be Working On:

  • Conducting regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
  • Developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and documentation
  • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure compliance across all operational processes and systems
  • Assisting with risk assessments and the implementation of mitigation strategies
  • Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory requirements and ensuring they are applied throughout the organization

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Compliance Specialist or in a similar regulatory role
  • Solid knowledge of data privacy laws, risk management, and industry standards
  • Experience with audit processes, compliance frameworks, and regulatory reporting
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess compliance risks
  • Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are highly desirable
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