HR, Compliance and Governance Manager

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service; Sefton; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community service organization in the UK is seeking an HR, Compliance and Governance Manager. This role involves ensuring strict compliance with legal standards and providing guidance to the management team on HR and regulatory issues. You will manage the HR function and act as the Data Protection Officer to safeguard sensitive data. Ideal candidates will have substantial HR experience and a thorough understanding of GDPR regulations. Central to the position is the commitment to developing an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff wellbeing package

Generous holidays

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management and compliance.
• Knowledge of GDPR regulations and data protection.
• Ability to advise senior management on compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, compliance and legal standards.
• Act as Data Protection Officer and manage confidentiality.
• Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Manage HR functions and recruitment processes.
• Ensure policies comply with Employment Law.

Skills

Understanding of UK regulation

Data protection compliance

HR administration

Advisory skills

Management skills

Job description

Sefton CVS HR, Compliance and Governance Manager – closing Monday 19 January 2026

Job Title: HR, Compliance and Governance Manager
Salary: £42 այսօր per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Sefton CVS Office, Burlington House

Benefits: Your health and happiness are important to us; we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package, generous holidays, life assurance and income protection along with acusa working.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive employer. Our vision is to develop a vibrant voluntary, community and faith sector that encourages and supports independent, resilient and sustainable communities.

Job Purpose:

• To ensure the organisation is fully compliant with and continuously adheres to, all external Regulatory, Compliance and Legal standards.Understand UK, sector-wide and wider emerging HR issues, assessing their HR implications for Sefton CVS and advising on/developing appropriate organisational approaches.
• To act as the Information Governance and General Data Protection Lead, including being the senior person [Data Protection Officer] responsible within CVS for protecting the confidentiality of patient and service user data in compliance with GDPR regulations.
• To provide advice and guidance to the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, and be the central reference point, on Lebored regulatory and compliance matters both external and internal.
• To manage the organisation’s Human Resources (HR) function, recruitment and administration, to ensure that the appropriate HR systems and procedures are in place.
• To be the key point of contact with our external HR Advisers to ensure our internal policies and procedures comply with all Employment Law regulations, at all times.

For more details on main responsibilities and tasks view the job description below.

The closing date for applications is11:59pm, Monday 19 January 2026.
Please note: this job may close earlier if sufficient applications from suitable candidates are received.