Risk & Compliance Manager

Location: Wenlock Road, London, N1
Compulsory 2-week office attendance during an appeal

We have entered a new and exciting strategic period at the DEC and are seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to ensure we are completing all the necessary checks and balances as our engagement with partners and stakeholders increases.

To be successful in this role, you must have proven experience in risk management, compliance, or a similar role, preferably within the non-profit sector. Additionally, you will need proven experience in mitigating legal risks and liabilities, identifying contractual hazards to reduce or eliminate their financial impact, and have guided colleagues to negotiate contractual matters in a legal and ethical manner.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks and strategies, both in and out of appeals.
• Manage the process of risk assessments (including data protection impact assessments) and internal audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Manage the organisation’s insurance policies and ensure adequate coverage for all potential risks.
• Oversee travel risk management to ensure the safety and security of staff traveling to high-risk areas.
• Report and manage serious incidents, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Manage the internal reporting of personal data breaches and support the Data Protection Steering Group with reporting to data subjects and the Information Commissioner’s Office, where required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements, and codes of practice including data protection, safeguarding, and governance standards.
• Review and negotiate contracts and grants to ensure they meet legal and organisational standards.
• Oversee procurement processes to ensure they are ethical, transparent, and compliant with organisational policies.
• Promote and oversee ESG initiatives within the organisation.
• Conduct regular reviews of financial controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity.

You will be expected to demonstrate high levels of competence in the following areas:

• Delivering quality results
• Planning
• Analytical & Innovative thinking
• Communication
• Team working and collaboration

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

How to apply:

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter [i.e. please state your initials only, not your full name] to HR@dec.org.uk by 9am, Monday 24th March 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they arrive and may hold initial interviews before the application deadline.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

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