Compliance Manager

Green Recruitment Company; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Legal, Risk & Compliance Manager to oversee legal oversight and compliance in Southampton. The ideal candidate has significant experience in risk and compliance management and a commitment to sustainability. This is a strategic role with a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Mission-driven organization culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management, compliance, or legal oversight within regulated sectors.
• A proactive, pragmatic, and solution-focused approach.
• Confidence to influence at board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s legal, risk, and compliance strategy.
• Advise senior leadership on contractual, regulatory, and ethical matters.
• Engage with external advisors, regulators, and industry bodies.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance oversight

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Legal, Risk & Compliance Manager to join my client's leadership team. This is a wide‑remit, high‑impact role— ideal for someone who wants to blend commercial acumen, governance expertise, and purpose‑driven leadership.

About the Role

In this position, you’ll take overall responsibility for legal oversight, enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance across our rapidly growing organisation. You’ll work closely with the executive team to ensure that our operations, projects, and partnerships align with both our sustainability goals and our governance obligations.

While you’ll need a solid grounding in legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks, you do not need to be a qualified lawyer— commercial experience and sound judgement are what matter most.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s legal, risk, and compliance strategy, ensuring robust frameworks support our growth.
• Advise senior leadership on contractual, regulatory, and ethical matters.
• Oversee policies, risk registers, and internal governance processes.
• Support sustainability‑related reporting and assurance requirements.
• Partner with teams across the business to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance.
• Engage with external advisors, regulators, and industry bodies as needed.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in risk management, compliance, or legal oversight, ideally within complex or regulated sectors.
• A proactive, pragmatic, and solution‑focused approach.
• The confidence to influence at board level and collaborate across all functions.
• A strong interest in — or commitment to — the Net Zero and sustainability agenda.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission‑led organisation driving meaningful environmental impact.
• Join a dynamic and supportive team culture.
• Shape and own a critical strategic function with real autonomy.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working based in Southampton.