Risk & Compliance Director
🕓 Full-Time, Permanent
📍 Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (Hybrid / 3 days per week in office)
💷 Salary: £130,000 per annum
Dignity is one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic multi-site national businesses and we are embarking on an exciting transformation following a successful takeover and privatisation. With a robust network of 750 sites, we are committed to innovation, investment in technology, and enhancing operational standards. Our rich history since 1812 and our dedication to responsible business practices drive us to offer unparalleled choice and value to our customers. Join us at Dignity and be part of a forward-thinking team poised for significant growth and making a meaningful impact in our industry.
As our Risk and Compliance Director, you will be at the forefront of providing expert risk and compliance advice, ensuring robust governance arrangements, and embedding a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our compliance framework, managing risks, and maintaining regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Leading the provision of commercially focussed pragmatic Risk and Compliance advice.
- Providing framework of robust governance arrangements which include clear structure, effective processes to identify, manage, monitor, and report data protection-related risks.
- Defining and delivering the monitoring plan, including supporting external Compliance Reviews for the regulated parameter.
- Conducting horizon scanning to keep the business updated on regulatory changes and updates
- Providing regulatory training
- Leading the creation, implementation, and management of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and lead communications with regulators.
- Ensuring appropriate financial crime policies are in place.
- Creating and implementing an Operational Resilience Framework.
- Building and embedding a risk awareness culture within the organization.
- Providing leadership and direction to the Risk & Compliance team. This includes setting clear goals aligned with company objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, addressing skills gaps and fostering a collaborative culture.
You can download the full Job Description at the bottom of this page.
This role is ideal for a candidate who:
- Has previous experience of working in a Senior Risk & Compliance role, within a regulated environment (FCA & CMA)
- Holds a degree or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrates strong operational and commercial awareness
- Has a working knowledge of the FCA handbook and CMA framework.
- Can simplify complex regulatory issues and provide pragmatic solutions
- Strategic thinker who can articulate complex governance solutions to a variety of stakeholders.
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage in a fast-paced environment.
- Advocates for collaboration and the collective pursuit of goals.
- Is customer-centric, diplomatic, and effective in resolving issues.
- Is an experienced leader skilled in delegating responsibilities, setting objectives, inspiring high-performing teams, and providing effective coaching and mentoring.
What we provide to you:
- Annual salary of up to £130,000 per annum
- Bonus Opportunity
- Car Allowance
- BUPA Private Healthcare Scheme (Family cover)
- 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
What are the next steps?
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button to submit your application. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you shortly.
FCA Statement
Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.
We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.
Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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