Part Time Compliance Specialist

Part Time Compliance Specialist
24 hours per week (worked across 3 days)
Salary from £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Pro rata + Benefits
Distinct Cremations, Cannock, Staffordshire
Some hybrid work available however regular time in the office every week will be required
Permanent role

Are you a Compliance Specialist, or someone with experience of working in an FCA regulated business who would like to pursue a career within Compliance?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

Since 2021 we have been busy growing our first-class direct cremation service which offers individuals and families all over the country a simple alternative to a traditional funeral service.
Like many of our colleagues, you might not have considered this industry before, however with industry training provided and on-going career development, you will find this one of the most varied and rewarding opportunities you could ever imagine.

The role

You ll be reporting directly to the Group Head of Compliance, so this is a great opportunity to continue developing your career and breadth of compliance knowledge.

This role will focus on AR oversight, compliance monitoring, financial promotions approval, and regulatory reporting, ensuring the business maintains strong regulatory governance.

This rewarding opportunity involves:

• Second line AR oversight, including onboarding due diligence, annual reviews, risk assessments, monitoring visits, and remediation tracking.
• Support regulatory applications and annual attestations.
• Review and approve financial promotions (AR-issued and internal materials) with appropriate documentation and audit trail.
• Assist with data protection governance and DSAR handling.
• Support FCA reporting, compliance KPIs, and board-level compliance reporting.
• Support delivery of compliance audits in line with the compliance monitoring plan.
• Conduct horizon scanning, regulatory impact analysis, and support policy updates.
• Support SMCR training and elements of the Training & Competency framework.
• Create and maintain up to date Compliance policies and procedures.
• An honest and transparent service, and relationships built on trust.

About you

• Experience of working in an FCA regulated sector is essential (for example, Funeral Plans, Insurance plans / Financial Services etc).
• Experience in a compliance or risk related role within a regulated business (Compliance Specialist, Compliance Officer, Compliance Analyst etc)
• Good understanding of FCA regulatory requirements.
• Experience with financial promotions review and compliance monitoring.
• Training & Competency (T&C) experience desirable.
• Experience with Appointed Representative oversight desirable.
• You ll need to pass a DBS (criminal record) check to be considered for this role.

What We Offer

If you would like to join the Distinct Cremations team, you can be sure of a warm welcome, ongoing development and a sense of pride by truly make a difference every day to ensure integrity for our customers.

In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for the following benefits:

32 days holiday (includes bank holidays) Pro rata

Life Assurance

Ongoing learning & development

Pension scheme

Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Mindfulness App

Mental Health Ambassadors

The benefit we hope you ll never need: Free Cremation benefit for Immediate family

Bereavement Leave

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program

Recognition scheme: Above & Beyond vouchers

Free Flu jab

Free parking

What next? Start a career with significance by applying today.

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