Risk & Compliance Manager

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory, Compliance & Safeguarding Oversight

• Conduct legal research and provide clear guidance relating to charity law, employment law, contracts, data protection, property, and governance.
• Draft, review, and support negotiation of legal documents including service agreements, venue contracts, partnership MOUs, and employment documentation.
• Develop and maintain legal templates and compliance frameworks.
• Hold organisational oversight of safeguarding across [Employer hidden].
• Line manage the Safeguarding Officer, providing supervision and accountability.
• Oversee safeguarding policy review and ensure implementation aligns with legislation and best practice.
• Act as escalation point for safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate reporting and external referrals when required.
• Ensure safeguarding governance and reporting processes are maintained for senior leadership and trustees.
• Manage data subject rights requests and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Maintain and update church-wide policies including safeguarding, children and youth, communications, and data protection.
• Support compliance requirements as a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.
• Coordinate statutory filings with regulatory bodies including the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Support governance documentation such as trustee papers, annual reports, and board resolutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments within the charity and third sector and advise leadership accordingly.
• Provide compliance guidance to departments and ministries across the organisation.

Risk Management

• Develop and strengthen church-wide risk management frameworks and business continuity planning.
• Maintain and review the organisational risk register, ensuring risks and controls are appropriately monitored.
• Create and update risk assessment templates and support staff training.
• Support annual insurance reviews and ensure appropriate organisational cover.
• Work alongside Operations to ensure Health & Safety policies are implemented and staff are trained.
• Develop and maintain a consistent security policy across Hillsong UK.
• Provide risk and compliance oversight within procurement, venues, and supplier engagement.

Administrative & Organisational Support

• Maintain strict confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive documentation.
• Support development of compliance and safeguarding training resources.
• Provide guidance to teams regarding legal and compliance considerations for events, partnerships, and operations.
• Work collaboratively with departments to embed compliance into daily practice.
• Liaise with external legal advisors when specialist expertise is required.
• Manage systems that track policy queries, compliance requests, and feedback.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support conferences, events, and wider church initiatives as required.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership when needed.

About You

Personal Character & Faith

• A personal relationship with and commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Committed to the vision and growth of Hillsong Church, including regular in-person Sunday attendance and active involvement in church life.
• Demonstrates unity, trustworthiness, and a collaborative spirit.
• Spiritually mature, humble, generous, and joyful in leadership and service.
• A lifestyle aligned with Biblical standards and Hillsong UK values.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 4 to 5 years of experience in a similar risk, compliance, governance, or legal support role.
• Experience within a charity, non-profit, or faith-based organisation is highly desirable.
• Proven experience conducting legal research, drafting documents, and reviewing contracts.
• Strong understanding of UK charity law, governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience handling sensitive safeguarding matters with professionalism and sound judgement.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate legal and compliance concepts clearly to non-legal audiences.
• High levels of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented approach.