Compliance Manager

Interim Compliance Manager

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Contract: 6 Month

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected organisation seeking an Interim Compliance Manager to join their established compliance function on an initial six-month contract.

Looking for an experienced Compliance professional with a strong background in Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), sanctions compliance, and wider regulatory requirements.

The Opportunity

Reporting into a senior compliance leader, you will support the delivery and ongoing development of the organisation's global compliance programme. The role has a particular focus on:

• Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC)
• Modern Slavery compliance
• Sanctions compliance
• Ethical business practices and governance

You will act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders across the organisation, providing practical guidance on compliance risks while ensuring policies, procedures and controls are effectively embedded.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance programmes and frameworks.
• Provide advice and guidance on anti-bribery, corruption, sanctions and modern slavery risks.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives to employees and stakeholders.
• Assist with compliance risk assessments and monitoring activities.
• Review high-risk third-party due diligence assessments and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support investigations relating to potential compliance breaches or ethical concerns.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, reporting and audit trails.
• Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted compliance partner.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging best practice within the compliance space.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong knowledge of the UK Bribery Act and related regulatory frameworks.
• A solid understanding of Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), Modern Slavery, and Sanctions Compliance risks.
• Previous experience working within compliance, ethics, risk management, or a related function.
• A proactive business-partnering approach with the ability to build credibility and trust across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confidence in exercising sound judgement and knowing when to escalate matters appropriately.
• High levels of professional integrity, discretion, and ethical standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A self-motivated and collaborative approach, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

What's on Offer

• Initial 6-month contract with immediate impact and visibility.
• Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days per week in Cambridge.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and well-established compliance team.
• Exposure to a broad range of regulatory, ethics and governance matters across a large organisation.

If you're an experienced compliance professional looking to make a real impact within a globally recognised organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Sophie Clarke Reed Legal Recruitment (Norwich)

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