JOB SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

Reporting directly to the UK CFO, this stand-alone role will be specifically accountable for UK compliance matters and activities.  In addition to being responsible for monitoring compliance programs already in place and implementation of new programs where required, with a key focus on Brexit impacts and consequences in the middle long term.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance management – ensuring group policies and procedures are correctly drafted and implemented in the UK, based on current, local or Group requirements

Ensuring compliance reports are collated, analysed and submitted in a timely fashion

Work with colleagues based in Milan to understand compliance requirements and the impact and interpretation into UK law, along with the analysis of possible compliance risks and mitigation measures

Governance and Internal audit – auditing internal functions of the UK business to ensure compliance with data retention, data protection, anti-corruption policies and procedures and identification of follow up recommendations to improve internal control systems

Co-ordination and delivery of any compliance related training and awareness sessions

Specific compliance initiatives include, but not are not limited to:

Privacy Compliance; model of segregation of duties

Program of anti-corruption in line with UK Bribery Act and Group policy

UK Local Legislation (including but not limited to Gender Pay Gap, Modern Slavery, Payment Practice, Tax Evasion etc)

Compliance on reporting over the financial statement (financial and non-financial information)

Policies and procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND APTITUDES

Education

Qualified solicitor desirable

Degree in Law/Economics

Experience

Good level of Compliance management experience

Good knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures

Company commercial law and contracts experience

Commercial awareness

Customer facing experience

Skills

Outstanding communication and presentation skills 

Pragmatic approach with enthusiasm and initiative to manage a varied caseload

Flexible approach to work and able to work within a pressurised environment

Ability to organise workload, and be self-motivated to ensure deadlines are achieved

Able to work well independently and as part of a team

Confident in approach, and able to develop and maintain strong relationships

Resilience

Good level of IT skills

Italian language skills desirable / advantagous

Flexibility to travel as and when required

Please note, this is a part-time role of 25 hours per week.

Salary for this role will be £50k pro-rata, depending upon qualification, skills and experience.

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on a 5 day week
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Service-related payment
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers
• Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Car purchase scheme (salary sacrifice)

The role is 25 hours per week, and we are flexible in how that is worked in terms of days.  We are looking for anything from 3-5 days per week, depending on the candidate. We have a Smart working policy (hybrid working; 3 days in the office and 2 days at home), although any new starters to the business will be required to be in the office on a full-time basis initially.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.