483 Head Of Compliance jobs in the United Kingdom

Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection) - Harlow

£33.00 ph

Hybrid – 40% home working 60% office based

Full time

Job Purpose:
To assist the Legal Services department in ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and internal policies by delivering a range of general and specialist functions across all areas of the Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, and respond to all hybrid FOIA enquiries on behalf of the Council. Complex cases should be referred to the Legal Services Manager for guidance.
• Handle Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, escalating complex issues to the Legal Services Manager when necessary.
• Lead the coordination and response to both internal and external personal data sharing requests in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, with support from the Legal Services Manager for complex matters.
• Oversee the processes required for maintaining compliance with the Legal Service’s LEXCEL accreditation, including managing reaccreditation activities.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Berry Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Compliance Officer to join a well-established local authority team based in Harlow. This temporary assignment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical compliance and governance functions within a public sector legal environment.

The role requires on-site presence for three days per week, increasing to four days from January 2026.

This role is to work 22.5 hours per week.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will support the legal services function by ensuring statutory and organisational compliance across data protection, information governance, and legal accreditation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and respond to Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests, including hybrid cases involving multiple departments.
• Lead on Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Handle internal and third-party personal data sharing requests, assessing legal bases and exemptions.
• Oversee compliance processes for LEXCEL reaccreditation, including file reviews and reporting.
• Process and track invoices using internal systems, ensuring prompt payment and accurate records.

Duties Include:

• Coordinating hybrid FOIA requests and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Advising departmental FOI officers on exemptions and compliance procedures.
• Drafting SAR responses and liaising with departments to validate data sharing requests.
• Conducting LEXCEL-compliant file reviews and generating reports for the Legal Services Manager.
• Maintaining invoice records and liaising with Finance to ensure timely processing.

The idea candidate will:

• Demonstrable understanding of legal practice compliance and public sector governance.
• Proven experience handling FOIA, SARs, and third-party data requests.
• Strong working knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR, FOIA 2000, and EIR 2004.
• Comfortable with hybrid working arrangements, with flexibility for full-time office presence if preferred.

If you are a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong grasp of data protection and compliance, Berry Recruitment would welcome your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

• Handle and coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
• Advise and support colleagues on data sharing and disclosure requests, including complex cases.
• Contribute to maintaining Lexcel accreditation through compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Process and track invoices in line with internal procedures and deadlines.

• Strong knowledge of Data Protection legislation (GDPR and DPA 2018) and related compliance requirements.
• Experience handling FOI, SARs, and third-party data requests .
• Familiarity with Lexcel standards or similar quality assurance frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively across departments, providing clear advice and guidance.

Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection) - Harlow

£33.00 ph

Hybrid – 40% home working 60% office based

Full time

Job Purpose:
To assist the Legal Services department in ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and internal policies by delivering a range of general and specialist functions across all areas of the Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, and respond to all hybrid FOIA enquiries on behalf of the Council. Complex cases should be referred to the Legal Services Manager for guidance.
• Handle Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, escalating complex issues to the Legal Services Manager when necessary.
• Lead the coordination and response to both internal and external personal data sharing requests in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, with support from the Legal Services Manager for complex matters.
• Oversee the processes required for maintaining compliance with the Legal Service’s LEXCEL accreditation, including managing reaccreditation activities.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Berry Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Compliance Officer to join a well-established local authority team based in Harlow. This temporary assignment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical compliance and governance functions within a public sector legal environment.

The role requires on-site presence for three days per week, increasing to four days from January 2026.

This role is to work 22.5 hours per week.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will support the legal services function by ensuring statutory and organisational compliance across data protection, information governance, and legal accreditation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and respond to Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests, including hybrid cases involving multiple departments.
• Lead on Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Handle internal and third-party personal data sharing requests, assessing legal bases and exemptions.
• Oversee compliance processes for LEXCEL reaccreditation, including file reviews and reporting.
• Process and track invoices using internal systems, ensuring prompt payment and accurate records.

Duties Include:

• Coordinating hybrid FOIA requests and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Advising departmental FOI officers on exemptions and compliance procedures.
• Drafting SAR responses and liaising with departments to validate data sharing requests.
• Conducting LEXCEL-compliant file reviews and generating reports for the Legal Services Manager.
• Maintaining invoice records and liaising with Finance to ensure timely processing.

The idea candidate will:

• Demonstrable understanding of legal practice compliance and public sector governance.
• Proven experience handling FOIA, SARs, and third-party data requests.
• Strong working knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR, FOIA 2000, and EIR 2004.
• Comfortable with hybrid working arrangements, with flexibility for full-time office presence if preferred.

If you are a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong grasp of data protection and compliance, Berry Recruitment would welcome your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Legal Compliance Officer

Job Purpose:

The Legal Compliance Officer ensures that the organization operates within the law and adheres to regulatory standards. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective compliance programs, conducting audits, and advising on legal risks and obligations. The officer serves as the primary point of contact for legal and compliance matters across the organization.

Reporting to:

Head of Business Administration

Direct Reports:

None

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Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and interpret new and existing laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the business.
• Policy Development: Draft, review, and update company policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Training & Education: Conduct regular training sessions and workshops to promote compliance awareness among employees.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess areas of compliance risk; implement corrective action plans to resolve issues.
• Audits & Investigations: Lead internal audits and compliance reviews; investigate potential compliance violations.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory agencies and senior management as required.
• Legal Advice: Provide legal counsel on business activities, contracts, and internal operations as needed.
• Liaison Duties: Act as liaison between the company and regulatory/government bodies.
• Ethics & Integrity: Promote a culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability within the organization.

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Personal Attributes:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a compliance, legal, or regulatory role
• Ability to communicate on all levels in a clear and concise manner both verbally and electronically
• Ability to travel outside of the UK as and when required

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Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field (JD or equivalent preferred)
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, AML, etc.)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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Location:

The jobholder is required to be located at Hanwha Vision Europe Ltd, Heriot House, Heriot Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9DT – Our normal office hours are 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday, but the jobholder may be required to work outside of these hours as and when required to meet business needs. The role may also include travel outside of the UK from time to time.

Our client is a well established and successful manufacturer.  They are looking for a Head of Compliance to join them on a permanent basis.  This senior leadership role carries executive responsibility for ensuring the company remains compliant, audit-ready, and resilient in a fast-changing regulatory and operational landscape.  The role will be office based in Bradford.

The Head of Compliance is the organisation’s primary custodian of compliance and risk governance, overseeing existing certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) and leading the implementation of new standards (ISO 27001, 42001, 22301, 44001, 20400).

Operating across both manufacturing and construction environments, the role provides visible leadership to ensure management systems not only achieve compliance but actively support safe project delivery, sustainable procurement, operational efficiency, and customer confidence.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF:

• You are able to start with very short notice / immediately.
li>You have previous experience as a Head of Compliance / Senior Compliance Manager.

Salary:  £60,000

Hours of work:  8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (4.30pm finish on Fridays).

Key Responsibilities:

Standards & Certification:

Maintain and continually improve compliance frameworks for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, ensuring alignment with both factory-based operations and construction site activities.

Lead the implementation of ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) and support IT in embedding ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 42001 (AI Management).

Collaborate with the Head of Procurement to embed ISO 44001 (Collaborative Business Relationships) and ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement), ensuring supply chain governance balances compliance, sustainability, and commercial needs.

Act as the company lead for certification and surveillance audits, ensuring full readiness for external assessments.

Client Engagement & External Liaison:

Represent the company during client audits, pre-qualification processes, and regulatory inspections for both manufacturing and construction projects.

Act as a trusted point of contact for clients on compliance and assurance matters, providing accurate information and confidence in project delivery capability.

Strengthen external relationships with auditors, certification bodies, and key supply chain partners.

Governance & Risk:

Maintain an enterprise-wide risk register and lead regular reviews with the SLT.

Ensure risks associated with both workshop operations and on-site installation activities are identified, evaluated, and effectively mitigated.

Oversee GDPR and DUAA compliance, including lawful use of data, privacy protections, and ethical AI practices.

Health, Safety & Environment:

Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and all UK HSE legislation, relevant to both factory and site-based environments.

Lead investigations into incidents and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions and preventative improvements.

Drive a proactive safety and sustainability culture across employees, contractors, and supply chain partners.

Supplier & Subcontractor Assurance:

Oversee the creation, approval, and management of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for both in-house projects and subcontracted works, ensuring alignment with client requirements, ISO standards, and regulatory frameworks.

Support Procurement in strengthening supplier and subcontractor assurance processes, particularly in construction project delivery.

Lead due diligence and monitoring to ensure supply chain partners meet regulatory, sustainability, and ethical standards.

Promote collaborative working principles (ISO 44001) and sustainable procurement practices (ISO 20400) to build resilient long-term partnerships.

Leadership & Training:

Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and construction teams.

Deliver targeted training on compliance, auditing, health & safety, data protection, and risk awareness to staff at all levels.

Line manage the QESH Assistant and H&S Advisor, supporting professional development and team capability.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

Significant experience managing integrated ISO management systems in a manufacturing and/or construction environment.
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of data protection, cyber security, and IT risk governance.
• Practical experience implementing ISO standards, ideally including ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and ISO 22301.
• Proven ability to lead client audits and liaise effectively with customers and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CE marking, supplier assurance, UK trade regulations, and sustainable procurement practices.
• Strong leadership, documentation, and audit readiness skills.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting procurement with supplier and subcontractor assurance in construction/ manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with ISO 44001 (Collaborative Business Relationships) and ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement).
• Experience with Constructionline, CHAS, and SafeContractor.
• Knowledge of DPIA and broader data governance processes.
• Understanding of AI governance frameworks (DUAA, AI standards).

Benefits:

• Private healthcare
• Salary sacrifice company pension scheme
• Annual leave 25 days, Bank holidays + birthday day off
• Laptop and flexible working where appropriate
• Professional development and membership support

This job would suit someone with previous experience as a Compliance Manager / Compliance Supervisor / Head of Quality and Compliance / Compliance Lead / Quality Manager /