Skills

Leadership Risk Management Monitoring Attention to detail Training

Job Specifications

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

About the Company

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Ha... Know more