Compliance Manager

As our Risk, Insurance and Compliance Manager you'll play an important role in ensuring the continued effective operation of Southern Co-op.

We are seeking someone who can understand our business, can develop sensible approaches and facilitate genuine buy-in from colleagues and stakeholders. Moreover, we are seeking someone who understands that delivering these business areas is more than just writing a policy and expecting others to follow it. This is a broad and varied role, so if you haven't got experience in all these business areas, we will support you with the development you need.

What you'll get..

• Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in our Portsmouth Lakeside Head Office
• 34 days leave (incl bank holidays) rising to 39 with service
• 20% store discount
• Private medical insurance & critical illness insurance
• Group life assurance, pension & share incentive plan
• EAP (including 24/7 access to virtual GP and annual health check)
• Financial Wellbeing tools
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free onsite parking at our Lakeside Head Office
• Training & development opportunities

What to expect..

• Manage insurance including policies, renewals, claims process.
• Manage our licensing regime, helping to ensure we have the right licenses for our business.
• Accountable for the management of licensing requirements.
• Be responsible for the development of our Business Continuity framework.
• Support the compliance monitoring activities on our FCA Regulated business.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and departments.

What we're looking for..

• Experience of Enterprise Risk Management and delivery.
• Involvement in managing or supporting Business Continuity.
• Experience dealing with insurance policies, claims handling, loss adjusters.
• Awareness of Internal Audit and Compliance functions, objectives and methodologies.
• Experience in developing and delivering plans to identify and fulfil compliance requirements.
• Strong organisation & analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Be proficient in Excel and comfortable navigating IT systems.
• Possess excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.

About Us

We're an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We're owned by our 200,000+ members, have over 4,000 colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.