Compliance and Risk Manager

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Compliance and Risk Manager to lead the coordination, reporting, and standardisation of compliance processes and risk controls across our Rail Services division. This role ensures consistent, effective, and efficient management of compliance and risk activities, supporting governance standards and promoting a culture of accountability and integrity.

An opportunity to play a key role in shaping compliance and risk culture across a leading rail services organisation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, influence strategic governance, and help drive operational excellence across a complex, safety-critical environment.

• Act as Data Protection and Retention Lead, ensuring full adherence to regulatory and internal governance requirements.
• Collaborate with group functions to share best practice and enhance compliance maturity across the business.
• Support the development and review of Risk Registers and facilitate regular compliance reviews.
• Manage compliance communication plans and support awareness initiatives across the organisation.
• Lead and maintain corporate compliance and risk frameworks across Rail Services.
• Conduct compliance and risk assurance reviews, audits, and training.
• Lead quarterly and annual reporting on compliance and risk to senior leadership.
• Develop and implement standardised controls and processes for risk management, data protection, and corporate compliance.

Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in compliance, audit, or risk.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance, governance, or risk management roles.
• Strong understanding of corporate policy compliance, data protection, and risk management frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple business areas.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance