We at JKR are proud to be working with a very well-established and growing engineering company in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Compliance Manager!

The successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for all aspects of the company's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to customer, regulatory, contractual, and export control requirements within the aerospace and defence sectors.

Compliance Manager Job Requirements:

The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the organisation meets all customer, regulatory, and contractual obligations while managing compliance risks, export controls, and adherence to aerospace and defence standards. This role will act as the key interface between customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders on all compliance-related matters.

Compliance Manager Key Responsibilities:

Review customer specifications and non-PO contracts to ensure the business understands and fulfils all compliance obligations
Interpret and communicate contractual, regulatory, and customer requirements across the organisation
Liaise with customers to complete compliance documentation and support non-quality audits including JOSCAR, Cyber Security, Conflict Minerals and REACH requirements
Lead all export control activities, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and internal procedures
Ensure documentation, data and information are handled in accordance with customer requirements, including Official Sensitive (OS) information
Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures and controls to support business objectives
Work closely with HR to ensure BPSS compliance and support personnel vetting requirements
Monitor compliance risks across the organisation and provide regular reporting, escalating issues where required
Deliver training and guidance on compliance, export control and regulatory requirements to employees across the business
Support the continuous improvement of compliance systems, processes and controls
Maintain awareness of changes in legislation, regulations and industry standards, ensuring business compliance at all times
Act as the primary point of contact for customers and regulatory bodies on compliance-related matters
Support adherence to AS9100 standards and wider aerospace and defence industry requirements

Compliance Manager Ideal Candidate:

A minimum of 5 years' experience within a Compliance Management role
Previous experience within the Defence sector, including working with DEFCON frameworks
Strong understanding of Aerospace compliance requirements, including AS9100 standards
Proven experience managing export controls and regulatory compliance programmes
Experience developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures and governance frameworks
Knowledge of data handling, information security and customer contractual obligations
Experience establishing systems and controls for handling Official Sensitive (OS) and sensitive information
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Strong leadership capabilities with experience delivering training, coaching and guidance to teams
Machining or manufacturing environment experience would be advantageous, but not essential
Security clearance would be beneficial, but not essential

Compliance Manager Benefits:

Help @ Hand discounts & savings online and instore
Access to GP appointments online, physiotherapy, personal training, nutrition and medical advice
24/7 helpline for confidential advice
Cycle to work scheme
Referral bonus if referred candidate is successful on probation
Free parking
Employee of the month £20 gift card voucher
Internal and external training opportunities
5% profits before tax split equally across workforce quarterly
Yearly salary review of profits vs inflation – non-contractual but our client may apply a percentage increase to wages
Death in service 3x salary paid to expression of wish delegate
Annual leave - 162.5 hours freely to take, 35.5 hours deducted for Christmas closure + bank holidays
Sick pay scheme
Pension 5% employer 4% employee
Annual appraisals where development is discussed and actions are taken

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.

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