Compliance Officer

Job Description Compliance & Governance Officer - Renewabales Consultancy 40,000 - 50,000 + package Hybird working - Southampton or Birmingham Cannot sponsor a visa Role PurposeWe are seeking a Compliance & Governance Officer to help ensure the business operates safely, responsibly and in line with legal and regulatory requirements.This role supports the CFO, COO and wider organisation by coordinating compliance, legal administration and governance processes. You wont be expected to provide legal advice yourself, but youll help organise queries, track actions and ensure outcomes are implemented across the company.This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in compliance, governance, or risk within a growing, regulated business environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLegal & Governance SupportAct as a central contact for compliance and legal queries from teamsCoordinate requests to external legal advisers and track responsesHelp summarise legal guidance into clear actions for internal teamsSupport governance activities such as document control, filings and board administrationAssist HR with policy updates and employment documentation processesContracts & Commercial AdministrationMaintain contract records, templates and approval workflowsSupport coordination of contract reviews with legal advisersTrack key obligations, renewal dates and approvalsProvide basic checks on contract consistency and flag potential risksCompliance & Risk SupportAssist with maintaining company compliance policies and registersSupport monitoring of regulatory updates and internal actionsHelp prepare information for audits, accreditations and compliance reviewsAssist with onboarding checks and governance documentationHealth & Safety CoordinationHelp maintain H&S policies, training records and documentationSupport audits, reporting and improvement actionsAssist teams in understanding their responsibilitiesData Protection SupportHelp maintain GDPR documentation and recordsAssist with subject access requests and data queriesSupport updates to policies and contract clauses where requiredTraining & AwarenessSupport rollout of compliance, H&S and data protection trainingHelp maintain guidance materials and internal communicationsExperience & RequirementsEssentialSome experience in compliance, governance, legal administration, audit, or risk support rolesStrong organisational and documentation skillsComfortable coordinating tasks across different teamsGood written communication and attention to detailWillingness to learn about regulation, governance and risk managementDesirableExposure to regulated industriesExperience supporting audits or policy updatesFamiliarity with GDPR or basic compliance frameworksWhat this role offersA strong foundation in compliance and governanceExposure to senior leadership and decision-making processesOpportunity to grow into Compliance Manager or Risk rolesExperience in a regulated and professional services environment

Created: 2026-03-12