Compliance Officer

Cambridge

Permanent | Full-time

£34,000 - £37,000 per annum

Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting for a Compliance Officer on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional to take ownership of regulatory oversight, risk management, and data protection within a complex and fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate legal and regulatory queries and liaise with external advisers
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement proactive compliance actions
• Identify areas of potential risk or vulnerability and implement corrective plans

Governance & Reporting

• Support senior leadership with compliance reporting and governance oversight
• Maintain and manage the organisation's compliance database
• Contribute to business continuity planning and review processes
• Maintain accurate records of mandatory training and monitoring processes

Risk & Assurance

• Maintain and update the risk register in collaboration with senior stakeholders
• Support organisational readiness for external reviews or inspections
• Coordinate documentation and preparation activities where required

Policies & Procedures

• Ensure policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant
• Support teams with drafting and reviewing policy documentation
• Monitor the effectiveness and practical application of policies

Data Protection & GDPR

• Lead on data protection and privacy compliance
• Conduct compliance audits and maintain data protection processes
• Work collaboratively with internal and external data protection specialists

About You

• Proven experience in a compliance, risk, governance, or regulatory role
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and data protection best practice
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator able to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset