Compliance Manager - Legal Sector

Compliance Manager

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: Up to £70k

Join a Forward-Thinking Team and Lead Compliance Excellence

Are you a proactive and experienced Compliance Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a dynamic, regulated environment where you can lead, coach, and shape a high-performing compliance team? If you're passionate about ensuring operational compliance while driving positive customer outcomes, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

We are a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in compliance and risk management. As our Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in navigating the legal and regulatory landscape, ensuring our policies, procedures, and risk registers remain up to date while leading key accreditations such as Lexcel and CQS.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact across the business, working closely with senior leadership to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you're someone who enjoys identifying compliance trends, mitigating risks, and leading strategic compliance initiatives, this role is for you.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead, coach, and mentor the Compliance Team to ensure exceptional standards of regulatory compliance.
2. Provide expert guidance on complex compliance matters, helping the business confidently navigate legal requirements.
3. Keep policies, key documents, and risk registers up to date in line with the latest regulations.
4. Take ownership of Lexcel and CQS accreditations, ensuring smooth applications and renewals.
5. Collaborate with the Head of Risk & Operations to drive compliance-led improvements across the business.
6. Monitor and identify regulatory changes, implementing necessary updates and training teams accordingly.
7. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, driving initiatives to enhance processes and compliance frameworks.
8. Deliver effective compliance training, ensuring employees remain informed and confident in their roles.

What We're Looking For:

1. Proven experience in compliance management within a regulated environment (legal, financial, or professional services preferred).
2. Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing a team.
3. A proactive mindset - someone who can identify risks and propose strategic solutions.
4. Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks, particularly in legal compliance, AML, GDPR, and risk management.
5. Experience with Lexcel and CQS accreditations (highly desirable).
6. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
7. A detail-oriented and analytical approach to problem-solving.

What's in It for You?

1. Competitive salary + annual reviews.
2. 25 days holiday + bank holidays, an extra day off for Christmas, and your birthday off!
3. Life assurance & private medical insurance.
4. Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
5. Access to Perkbox & Perkbox Medical - exclusive discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, and more!
6. Flexible working opportunities - we're happy to discuss different working patterns that suit your lifestyle.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to lead compliance initiatives in a dynamic and growing organization, apply today! Send your CV and cover letter to or click Apply Now.

Don't miss this opportunity to make a real impact in a leading compliance team!