Senior Legal and Compliance Manager

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization in Wakefield is looking for a Senior Legal and Compliance Manager. This pivotal role involves providing strategic oversight and risk management across various areas such as procurement compliance and legal advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, proven leadership in compliance roles, and expertise in data protection. This position offers generous annual leave, a Local Government Pension scheme, and a commitment to staff development, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated professionals who want to make an impact.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing package

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work scheme

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Dynamic and experienced professional required.
• Influencing strategic decisions surrounding public sector procurement.
• Drive initiatives that embed best practice and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead YPO’s compliance function and internal legal advisory.
• Oversee procurement compliance and governance.
• Guide board and senior leadership team on compliance matters.

Skills

Qualified legal background with strong knowledge of public sector procurement law

Proven leadership in legal, compliance, or governance roles

Expertise in data protection and risk management

Strategic thinking combined with excellent project management skills

Outstanding communication and influencing ability

Commitment to ethical business practices

Job description

Do you aspire to work in a welcoming, innovative, and forward-thinking organisation where your expertise truly makes an impact?

As we continue to grow, we have the opportunity for a Senior Legal and Compliance Manager to lead and shape YPO’s compliance function. This is a pivotal role where you’ll provide strategic oversight, risk management, and project leadership across key areas including:

• Procurement compliance and governance
• Legal frameworks and advisory services
• Quality assurance
• Data protection and information governance

You’ll act as YPO’s internal legal advisor, guiding the board and senior leadership team on compliance matters and influencing strategic decisions surrounding public sector procurement and offering assurances. You will lead our team or professionals in the contracts and quality assurance teams and drive initiatives that embed best practice and innovation across the organisation.

Covering a diverse project portfolio, you’ll play a key role in a number of strategic projects, including the implementation and project delivery of a new procurement system that will enhance commercial management and deliver greater efficiency across YPO.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced professional who can bring:

• Qualified legal background with strong knowledge of public sector procurement law.
• Proven leadership in legal, compliance, or governance roles, ideally within regulated environments.
• Expertise in data protection and risk management.
• Strategic thinking combined with excellent project management skills.
• Outstanding communication and influencing ability at all levels.
• A commitment to ethical business practices and delivering social value.

What’s in it for You?

• Generous annual leave, 29 days a year, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas
• Pay progression - pay award pending (subject to national negotiations)
• Enrolment in a Local Government Pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund)
• Health and wellbeing package
• Flexi scheme and flexible working options
• Family-friendly policies
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidised canteen and free parking
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Discounted sports and leisure memberships
• Commitment to staff development and training
• Continuous service for those eligible under the Modification Order

Job Description [pdf. 178kb]

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to make a real impact in a role that combines legal expertise with strategic leadership, we’d love to hear from you!

Close Date: Midnight on Sunday 11th of January 2026

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 19th of January 2026

To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please contact Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Partner) on 07977743718 or [e-mail]