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Group Compliance Manager – EC
Make the extraordinary, everlasting – with us.
At EC, we create extraordinary experiences for global brands – and behind that sits a business that must be robust, responsible, and well-governed. Reporting into Head of Sustainability, as Group Compliance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening how EC operates, embedding best-in-class compliance practices that support smart, sustainable growth.
This is a high-impact opportunity to build and evolve a modern compliance framework in a dynamic, project-led environment – with the flexibility to work remotely and shape the role around a 3–4 day working week.
About The Role
The Group Compliance Manager is responsible for leading EC’s compliance and risk agenda across the business. You will oversee:
- Regulatory frameworks
- Data protection
- Insurance
- Operational compliance systems
Ensuring a joined-up, pragmatic approach that works in a fast-paced, creative environment, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the group to embed compliance into day-to-day operations while supporting long-term business objectives and international growth.
This role is designed as a part-time position (3–4 days per week) and can be fully remote, with occasional flexibility for key in-person engagement if required.
Who You Are
- Bring strong experience in compliance, risk, or governance roles within complex, fast-paced environments
- Adopt a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, balancing rigour with commercial understanding
- Confident working autonomously and comfortable influencing senior stakeholders
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Clear and effective communicator, making complex topics accessible and actionable
- Proactive, resilient, and confident, challenging where needed to improve outcomes
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in compliance, risk management, or governance roles
- Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks and business compliance requirements
- Demonstrable experience managing or advising on IR35 / contractor compliance
- Experience with ISO standards and audits
- Working knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements
- Experience managing insurance policies and claims processes
- (Desirable but not essential) Awareness of transport compliance and O-Licence requirements (training can be provided)
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Governance
- Lead and evolve group-wide compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory and legal requirements
- Oversee ISO standards and audits, ensuring systems are maintained, effective, and continuously improved
- Develop and maintain a central business risk register, mitigating risks effectively
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation across operating regions
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IR35 & Contractor Compliance
- Own and oversee IR35 processes and governance across the business
- Partner with People, Finance, and Hiring Managers to ensure correct assessment and engagement of contractors
- Maintain clear policies, tools, and guidance for compliant hiring decisions
- Monitor and audit contractor arrangements to minimise risk
Data Protection & Privacy
- Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO), or manage an external provider depending on experience
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and ICO requirements
- Maintain and improve data protection policies and organisational awareness
Insurance & Risk Management
- Oversee group insurance policies, ensuring appropriate coverage across activities and geographies
- Manage relationships with brokers and insurers
- Lead claims processes and ensure effective resolution
Operational Compliance Oversight
- Provide governance across key operational compliance areas (e.g., licensing, regulatory requirements)
- Ensure all compliance records, audits, and documentation are accurate and up to date
Policy & Ethical Compliance
- Own and maintain a central policy register, ensuring all company policies are:
- Clearly documented
- Version-controlled
- Regularly reviewed
- Work with business unit leads to schedule and deliver periodic policy reviews
- Ensure clear ownership of policies with accountability for ongoing maintenance and communication
- Oversee the rollout and communication of policy updates to ensure changes are understood and embedded
- Maintain and evolve key ethical compliance frameworks, including:
- Anti-bribery and corruption
- Whistleblowing procedures
Transport & Operator Licence (O-Licence) Compliance
- Provide oversight of EC’s O-Licence compliance, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met
- Attend and contribute to transport compliance meetings, supporting the Transport Manager in maintaining robust processes
- Ensure effective governance around:
- Driver records
- Vehicle compliance
- Transport documentation
- Act as a cross-functional partner to embed transport compliance into operational and business practices
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement in compliance processes, systems, and reporting
- Ensure compliance data and insights are accessible and support better decision-making
- Partner with wider teams, including Sustainability, on reporting requirements
- Provide timely and accurate information for tender submissions and RFP responses, ensuring alignment with best practice
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Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) & Continuous Improvement
- Evolve and embed a forward-looking NCR approach supporting compliance and continuous improvement
- Create a collaborative framework for identifying, sharing, and discussing non-conformances
- Leverage NCR insights to address trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
- Partner with teams to agree and track meaningful corrective actions, ensuring clear ownership and closure
What You’ll Achieve
- Build and embed a scalable, group-wide compliance framework supporting business growth
- Establish a robust compliance framework ensuring regulatory, legal, and ISO requirements are met
- Provide expert oversight of IR35 and contractor compliance, balancing business protection with flexible resourcing
- Create a transparent, actionable risk register for better decision-making
- Ensure all mandatory training is delivered, tracked, and optimised for safety and compliance
- Become a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, enabling compliant, confident delivery across all teams
What It’s Like At EC
At EC, we’re a team of doers, dreamers, and down-to-earth collaborators:
- We thrive on creativity
- Care deeply about details
- Always have each other’s backs
- Offer hybrid working, generous time off, wellbeing support
- A culture that champions your voice, growth, and whole self
It’s more than just a job – it’s a place to thrive. Check out our Culture & Values
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If this role excites you but you’re unsure about meeting every requirement, we still want to hear from you.
We believe in potential and value passion, integrity, and fresh perspectives.
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Applications that appear to rely heavily on generic or AI-generated content may not progress if we can’t clearly understand your individual contribution or experience.
Our Hiring Process
The process may vary by role, but generally, you can expect:
- A short Teams call to say hello
- A task or survey to understand how you work
- A face-to-face interview with your future team
We’ll keep you updated at every stage and ensure the process is smooth, transparent, and welcoming.
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