Head of Risk

Scrap Car Comparison Limited; Tangmere; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service company is seeking a Head of Risk, Compliance, Procurement & Property Management to oversee risk management and compliance, ensuring operations adhere to legal standards. The ideal candidate will lead investigations, manage contracts, and negotiate supplier agreements, driving the company’s operational efficiency and compliance efforts. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension package

Comprehensive wellbeing and employee support programme

Discounted gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Opportunities for professional development

Free food Fridays

Qualifications

• Solid experience in risk, compliance, legal or procurement roles.
• Understanding of both UK and US legal and operational landscapes.
• Experience handling legal documentation and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into stolen vehicles and insurance disputes.
• Ensure GDPR and data compliance across operations.
• Negotiate best value from suppliers and review service providers.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Legal documentation handling

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Job description

Head of Risk, Compliance, Procurement & Property Management

Base pay range: £50,000 - £80,000

Location: Hybrid, Tangmere, West Sussex

Overview

We are the clear market leader in our sector and one of the fastest‑growing car‑buying companies in the world. In the UK we generate over 100,000 customer enquiries each month and book tens of thousands of vehicles through our high‑traffic websites and nationwide operations. We have now launched across the United States, with multiple states already live and an ambitious plan to expand nationwide. Our rapid expansion and success have been driven by outstanding people, a strong culture, and our ability to lean into the advantages of cutting‑edge technology. We are not a speculative startup. We have been established for over 15 years, are highly profitable, and have achieved this scale without external funding. That gives us both security and momentum – and yet, despite our size, we have kept the excitement, energy and ambition of a startup. Our team is collaborative, ambitious and relentlessly driven to be the best and most exciting place to work in our sector. Our aim is bold: to build a billion‑dollar valuation within the next five years. Along the way, we want our growth to make a positive difference to others. We have already donated over £1 million to various charities, and as we scale, so too will our donations. We offer a great base salary but the real game changer is what comes over the longer term. Because of the huge opportunity for growth in the US, we intend to explore opportunities to provide equity in the business for those who make an exceptional impact in driving this expansion. We want the people who help us achieve our most ambitious goals to share directly in the value they create. This can result in genuinely life‑changing benefits as the company continues its growth journey.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into stolen vehicles and insurance disputes
• Ensure GDPR and data compliance across operations
• Handle safeguarding concerns and liaise with police, insurers, and regulators
• Review and manage contracts, vehicle purchase agreements, and internal legal documents
• Maintain legal separation across entities to minimise liability and tax crossover
• Ensure US entity compliance with state‑specific requirements
• Audit all US legal documents to ensure clear separation, responsibilities, and protection
• Oversee property operations and PAT testing
• Create workflows for verifying vehicle ownership, identifying title fraud, and collecting the right documents
• Ensure every purchase is backed by bullet‑proof verification
• Innovate beyond traditional bank transfers to enhance seller convenience, test new payment methods, and reduce cancellations and friction in the transaction process
• Replace outdated CRM tools with efficient, structured solutions, and improve tracking, hand‑over and relationship management across teams
• Ensure full self‑sufficiency and long‑term compliance with operator’s licence
• Manage access to sensitive data and pricing tools, monitor systems for suspicious activity, and enforce strong encryption policies
• Negotiate best value from our suppliers and regularly review service providers to ensure operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Solid experience in risk, compliance, legal or procurement roles
• Understanding of both UK and US legal and operational landscapes
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Experience handling legal documentation, safeguarding concerns, and data protection
• Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels – from suppliers to regulators
• A methodical, strategic mindset with an eye for both detail and big‑picture risk

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pension package
• Comprehensive wellbeing and employee support programme
• Access to discounted gym memberships and an on‑demand GP service
• Retail and leisure discounts across leading brands (Caffè Nero, Pizza Express, TK Maxx, Adidas, and more)
• Opportunities for professional development and funded training
• Regular team meet‑ups and company events throughout the year
• Annual summer and Christmas celebrations
• Free food Fridays and fresh fruit available for staff working on site
• Free on‑site parking
• Discounted garage services for vehicle owners
• Counselling and financial assistance helplines

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ready to take the lead? Apply now and help us build a stronger, safer, and smarter operation from the inside.