Compliance Manager

Our client is a global engineering and manufacturing group with a strong reputation for delivering high-integrity products and services across multiple industries. Operating in over 20 countries, they combine a long heritage with a forward-looking approach, continually investing in innovation and compliance to support sustainable growth.

They are seeking a Compliance Manager to strengthen their global compliance framework and take ownership of critical areas including Data Protection, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, and International Sanctions.

The role

• Reporting to the Head of Compliance and managing a Compliance Assistant, you will:
• Act as Data Protection Subject Matter Expert (around 60% of the role), leading policy development, training, monitoring, and continuous improvement across global jurisdictions.
• Oversee Anti-Bribery & Corruption compliance (c.25%), including due diligence on a global sales representative network, monitoring gifts and hospitality, and ensuring conflicts of interest are managed.
• Manage International Sanctions compliance (c.15%), including supplier and customer screening, monitoring emerging sanctions regimes, and escalating risks.
• Support wider compliance activity such as risk registers, policy development, and training delivery.
• Build strong relationships across the Group, providing practical advice that balances business needs with regulatory requirements.

About you

• Strong experience in regulatory compliance, ideally in a global organisation.
• Expert knowledge of Data Protection and the ability to drive frameworks beyond UK GDPR into wider regional contexts.
• Comfortable balancing strategic input with hands-on delivery in a lean team.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicator who can engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Integrity, analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Why join?

This is a hands-on management role in a business where compliance is integral to success. You will have visibility across the global organisation, influence at senior level, and the opportunity to shape frameworks that support long-term growth.