Compliance Specialist

Interim Compliance Specialist - ASAP start (two week notice max)

6-month contract (initially) | Remote (UK-based with occasional travel to London)

A leading global technology and communications organisation is seeking an Interim Compliance Specialist to support the development and rollout of a new group-wide compliance framework. This is a six-month engagement with potential to extend, offering the opportunity to work across ESG, Legal, Risk and Internal Audit functions in a complex, fast-paced environment.

The Role

The Compliance Specialist will deliver a “Compliance-by-Design” programme, strengthen governance frameworks, and embed a positive compliance culture throughout the organisation. This includes shaping compliance obligations, risk mapping, toolkits and training programmes, while driving collaboration between business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and roll out the organisation’s Compliance Universe, obligations mapping and supporting frameworks.
• Enhance existing compliance mapping and develop a centralised toolkit.
• Conduct high-level risk assessments, working closely with senior stakeholders.
• Partner with Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance to improve governance efficiency.
• Develop and execute training and behaviour-change initiatives to foster a culture of compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with key business leaders, providing advisory support on compliance issues.
• Lead compliance reviews and contribute to reporting for executive and board-level stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements, automation and simplification opportunities.
• Conduct horizon scanning, identifying emerging risks and integrating findings into governance tools.

Experience and Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in business, law, finance or a related discipline.
• Recognised compliance qualification (e.g. ICA) desirable.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in a compliance function within a regulated or global corporate environment.
• Experience implementing compliance frameworks, conducting reviews and embedding governance practices.
• Strong understanding of legal, risk and regulatory requirements; telecoms or technology sector experience advantageous.
• Exposure to governance, risk, audit or ISO frameworks beneficial.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, pragmatic and able to challenge constructively.
• Comfortable translating compliance theory into practical business solutions.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and self-driven.

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months (potential to extend)
• Location: Remote (UK-based)
• Start date: November 2025
• Day rate: £300/day +