Controls & Compliance Lead

Pentagon Motor Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive group in the East Midlands is seeking a Controls & Compliance Lead to ensure compliance and operational standards at their Head Office. This role involves overseeing audit actions, maintaining compliance documentation, and working with internal teams to support governance. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and experience in compliance oversight. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a company car and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

31 days holiday per year

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Retail discounts

Fully funded qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Capability in maintaining audit follow-up and documentation.
• Strong ability to communicate compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of compliance documents on SharePoint.
• Follow up on Internal Audit actions for resolutions.
• Support sites in understanding compliance requirements.

Skills

Compliance Oversight

Audit Management

Governance

Communication

Job description

# Controls & Compliance Lead## Job IntroductionPentagon Motor Group have an exciting and rare new career opportunity for a Controls & Compliance Lead , to join the amazing team at our Derby based Head Office.**Role Overview**The Controls & Compliance Lead is responsible for ensuring robust compliance, strong internal controls, and consistent operational standards across the Group. This role oversees audit follow-up, best-practice documentation, reporting requirements, and adherence to regulatory and company policies. The position plays a key role in maintaining governance, supporting operational teams, and promoting a culture of accuracy, transparency, and accountability.**Key Responsibilities*** .Compliance Oversight & Reporting* · Ensure accurate and timely uploading of compliance documents and information to SharePoint.* · Facilitate half-yearly compliance questionnaires and consolidate responses for submission to Head Office.* · Produce and submit monthly Donations reports to Motus South Africa.* · Upload monthly Carbon Sustainability reports for each site and support ongoing sustainability reviews.* · Assist with VAT sample checks for VAT returns, ensuring VAT-qualifying invoice accuracy.**Audit Management*** · Follow up on all Internal Audit actions to ensure timely completion and resolution.* · Create and maintain a “Best Practice” manual for Compliance SharePoint usage.* · Maintain and distribute an updated Consistent Audit Failings document after each completed audit.* · Review Group-wide compliance with monthly operational and financial checklists.**Controls & Governance*** · Work alongside the Divisional IR35 Lead to ensure Purchase Ledger compliance with HMRC regulations.* · Review site-submitted expenses, ensuring alignment with current policy, correct VAT treatment, and approved fuel rates.* · Assist in maintaining and reviewing Keyloop permissions to support secure system access and control.* · Maintain, update, and manage the P Drive for current Policies and Procedures, ensuring documents remain accurate and accessible.**Communication & Collaboration*** · Support sites and internal teams in understanding compliance requirements and best practices.* · Maintain clear and effective communication to promote consistent standards across the Group.* · Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, department leads, and supporting stakeholders.**Other Duties**· Perform additional responsibilities as required by senior management to support departmental objectives and company goals.**Working hours** Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pmWhen you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:* 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service.* Recommend a Friend Scheme.* Discounted days out with family and friends.* Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.* Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications.* Manufacturer specific training.* Salary Finance.* 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders.* Team member Pension Scheme contributions.* Friends & family Customer Referral Payments* Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our Team.At Pentagon, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success.We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.Our values are chosen and driven by our colleagues, incorporating , trust , respect , integrity and communication , to create and maintain a positive , collaborative culture.Our vision, is that we believe that by embracing the perspectives and talents of every individual, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive automotive industry for generations to come.For more information on why becoming a member of the Pentagon Motor Group team is an amazing career choice head over to our website!https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment### Controls & Compliance Lead* **Salary** competitive salary + plus great company benefits and company car* Annual* **Job Reference** ukmotus/TP/23905/1746* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 31 January, 2026* **Job Category** Group Operations* **Business Unit** PMG Derby Group* **Location** Head Office Alfreton Road. CV's to Hazel Pollendine, United Kingdom* 12 December, 2025