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Compliance Lead - Corporate Governance, Regulatory & Ethical Compliance

Very Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Location: Dartford, Kent (Hybrid - 3 days on-site per week)

Are you a compliance professional ready to take ownership of governance and corporate risk across a global business?

We are recruiting a Compliance Lead for an international organisation specialising in advanced technology solutions for safety-critical environments. This newly created role offers the chance to build a proactive, business-led approach to compliance across multiple disciplines, including ethical standards, regulatory risk, sanctions, anti-bribery, ESG, and technical approvals.

What You Will Do

• Design and embed a fit-for-purpose compliance framework across the organisation, supporting global operations in the UK, Europe, and internationally.
• Advise senior stakeholders on business risk, regulatory gaps, and corporate governance best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Product, Engineering, Finance, Operations and Sales to ensure that compliance is not just monitored but embedded.
• Lead internal audits , gap assessments, and readiness planning for external certifications and investor due diligence.
• Own company-wide compliance documentation , policy management, employee awareness and internal reporting.
• Be the bridge between legal, regulatory, ethical and operational compliance needs - offering practical, business-friendly solutions.
• Keep the business up to date with evolving global regulatory trends in sanctions, ESG, ethical supply chain, and trade/export controls.

Why This Role Is Important

• The company's technology is deployed globally, in safety-sensitive sectors - governance and compliance directly impact operational integrity and brand reputation.
• With product innovation, investment, and geographic expansion accelerating, the business requires strong, embedded compliance leadership.
• Compliance is shifting from siloed responsibility to a central pillar of board-level assurance and growth readiness.

What You Bring

• You are a certified compliance and ethics professional (e.g., CCEP or equivalent), with a track record of implementing risk and governance systems.
• You may have a legal background or experience reporting into legal, audit or governance structures.
• You have worked in regulated sectors (e.g., financial services, insurance, fintech, telecoms, engineering, automotive, or technology).
• You're comfortable building a compliance culture from a blank slate - with confidence, pragmatism and credibility.
• You can assess and communicate business risk clearly - not just ticking boxes.
• You enjoy working cross-functionally and influencing without authority.
• You are used to liaising with regulatory bodies, auditors, and senior leadership.

Location & Logistics

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Kent. You must live within a reasonable commuting distance. Remote-only applicants cannot be considered.

Likely commutable locations include:

Dartford, Medway, Gravesham, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Bromley, Orpington, Tonbridge, Bexley, Sidcup, South East London boroughs, and parts of South Essex.

To apply confidentially or learn more, contact our consultants at Martin Veasey Talent Solutions quoting reference LX (phone number removed)

Embrace the chance to make a difference: Join NHS Arden & GEM CSU as an interim and bring your unique expertise to where it's needed most!

Opportunity for Interim Specialists to Support NHS Initiatives

We invite you to become a key member of our respected, diverse team at Arden & Gem, contributing to our temporary staffing framework that benefits the entire trust. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Corporate Governance for a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring effective governance practices within the organisation. This position requires travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month.

Role Scope:

• Full time hours - 37.5 per week
• A fixed-term agreement for 3 months
• Remote working opportunity with travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month

Key Responsibilities

• Information Flow : Ensure good information flows to the Board of Directors and its committees, and between senior management and non-executive directors.
• Maintain Governance Arrangements: Regularly review and update governance arrangements to ensure they are current and effective.
• Evaluate Board Performance: Implement and support regular evaluations of the Board of Directors' effectiveness and performance using various methods, including self-assessments and independent reviews.
• Monitor Policies: Ensure all governance-related policies and strategies are up to date and effective, addressing any areas of non-compliance or concern.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure adherence to best practices regarding the Fit and Proper Persons test for all Directors.
• Annual Reports and AGM: Support the production of annual reports and AGMs.
• Support Risk Reporting: Aid in risk reporting, training, and the development of risk management tools and guidance.

Our Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay (AFC Band 8b) £64,455 - £74,896 per annum pro-rata, dependant on your experience and the number of years you have worked in the NHS.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Our employees get to work with the latest and most advanced technologies available.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: We foster innovation, teamwork, and advancement by offering complimentary training and development to all staff.

Experience and qualifications required include:

• Substantial experience in corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of governance practices and principles.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Exceptional written, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Have the ability to operate with initiative under pressure, and with minimum supervision.
• Able to travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month.

Keep in mind, we appreciate a variety of skills and viewpoints within our team and welcome candidates from all walks of life and different career backgrounds.

Next Steps:

We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.

Visit our website at to learn more about who we are and apply.

Note: We are not sponsoring these positions, so applicants must be UK residents.

At Arden & GEM CSU, we prioritise making the application process easy and accessible. As an NHS employer, we sometimes hire through NHS Jobs, LinkedIn, or other external job boards. Whether you choose LinkedIn’s one-click CV submission or prefer to submit an application form via NHS Jobs, every application is valued equally, and the choice of how you apply is yours!

At Arden & GEM, we embrace change and value inclusivity. We recognise that your time is precious and that work-life balance matters. Apply in the way that suits you best - and join us to make a difference!

Senior Corporate Governance Manager – International (12 Month FTC)

£95,000 + 12.5% Bonus | London (Hybrid, Flexible)

Are you an experienced governance professional with a passion for international corporate transactions and subsidiary management? Lorien is partnering with a leading global insurer to recruit a Senior Corporate Governance Manager for a newly created 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a rare opportunity to shape and embed best-in-class governance standards across a diverse international portfolio.

The Opportunity

Hybrid & Flexible: London-based, with the option to work remotely most of the week. Occasional office presence required to engage with UK stakeholders.

International Scope: Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders around the world with a focus on ‘Rest of World’ outside of UK, Europe, MENA & US.

Impactful Role: Play a key part in unifying and strengthening governance processes for subsidiaries outside the US, supporting occasional strategic projects and largely business-as-usual (BAU) activities.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business leaders and governance experts across multiple jurisdictions to deliver strategic initiatives and manage corporate transactions (e.g., share capital restructuring, M&A, dissolutions, dividends, capital injections).
• Oversee and champion the use of Diligent Entities as the central source of legal entity information—providing training, ensuring data integrity, and supporting global stakeholders.
• Organise and produce subsidiary board meetings: prepare agendas, coordinate logistics, and draft clear, accurate minutes focused on transactional matters.
• Resolve queries from international stakeholders, including company secretaries, treasury, and external providers, ensuring compliance with local legal, AML, and statutory requirements.
• Support the roll-out and adoption of electronic board pack systems (Diligent Boardbooks) across the international network.
• Collaborate with the US-based corporate secretary’s office on governance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of integrity, compliance, and best practice, aligned with regulatory requirements and company values.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in subsidiary governance within large, complex organisations—ideally with exposure to financial services or listed environments.
• Strong background in corporate transactions (e.g., share reorganisations, M&A, subsidiary management).
• Advanced user of Diligent Entities (essential) and comfortable training others on governance tools.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and solve complex, ambiguous problems.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities across different time zones.
• Flexible mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and evolving processes.
• Experience minuting board meetings and managing end-to-end governance processes.

Why Apply?

• Brand new role: Shape how governance is delivered internationally—no two days will be the same.
• High-performing team: Join a collaborative, supportive group with excellent retention.
• Inclusive culture: Work in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a strong focus on work-life balance.

Senior Corporate Governance Manager – International (12 Month FTC)

£95,000 + 12.5% Bonus | London (Hybrid, Flexible)

Are you an experienced governance professional with a passion for international corporate transactions and subsidiary management? Lorien is partnering with a leading global insurer to recruit a Senior Corporate Governance Manager for a newly created 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a rare opportunity to shape and embed best-in-class governance standards across a diverse international portfolio.

The Opportunity

Hybrid & Flexible: London-based, with the option to work remotely most of the week. Occasional office presence required to engage with UK stakeholders.

International Scope: Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders around the world with a focus on ‘Rest of World’ outside of UK, Europe, MENA & US.

Impactful Role: Play a key part in unifying and strengthening governance processes for subsidiaries outside the US, supporting occasional strategic projects and largely business-as-usual (BAU) activities.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business leaders and governance experts across multiple jurisdictions to deliver strategic initiatives and manage corporate transactions (e.g., share capital restructuring, M&A, dissolutions, dividends, capital injections).
• Oversee and champion the use of Diligent Entities as the central source of legal entity information—providing training, ensuring data integrity, and supporting global stakeholders.
• Organise and produce subsidiary board meetings: prepare agendas, coordinate logistics, and draft clear, accurate minutes focused on transactional matters.
• Resolve queries from international stakeholders, including company secretaries, treasury, and external providers, ensuring compliance with local legal, AML, and statutory requirements.
• Support the roll-out and adoption of electronic board pack systems (Diligent Boardbooks) across the international network.
• Collaborate with the US-based corporate secretary’s office on governance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of integrity, compliance, and best practice, aligned with regulatory requirements and company values.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in subsidiary governance within large, complex organisations—ideally with exposure to financial services or listed environments.
• Strong background in corporate transactions (e.g., share reorganisations, M&A, subsidiary management).
• Advanced user of Diligent Entities (essential) and comfortable training others on governance tools.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and solve complex, ambiguous problems.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities across different time zones.
• Flexible mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and evolving processes.
• Experience minuting board meetings and managing end-to-end governance processes.

Why Apply?

• Brand new role: Shape how governance is delivered internationally—no two days will be the same.
• High-performing team: Join a collaborative, supportive group with excellent retention.
• Inclusive culture: Work in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a strong focus on work-life balance.

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate law, company secretarial duties, and governance best practices.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Advise the Board of Directors and senior management on legal and governance matters.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and listing rules.
• Manage corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution, working with external counsel where necessary.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments.
• Support the company secretarial function and manage board meetings and related documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments affecting the company.

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in corporate law and governance.
• In-depth knowledge of UK company law, corporate governance codes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience advising boards and senior management on governance issues.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and transactions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload.
• Experience with a financial services or listed company would be advantageous.
• Commitment to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Support the board of directors and company secretary on governance issues.
• Manage regulatory compliance and filings with relevant authorities.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic recommendations.

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales.
• Minimum of 7 years' post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance and compliance.
• Strong understanding of UK company law and securities regulations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.