As our Compliance Manager you’ll play a key role in ensuring the continued effective operations of Southern Co-op. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who can understand our business, develop sensible approaches and facilitate buy-in from colleagues and stakeholders. 

This is a broad and varied role, 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
• Training & development opportunities

What to expect..

• Manage our Insurance Programme - Handle renewals and claims processes.
• Oversee our Licensing operation to ensure we have the right licenses for our business.
• Develop our Business Continuity framework.
• Lead our Enterprise Risk Management to ensure risks reviewed, managed and communicated effectively.
• Support the compliance monitoring for our FCA Regulated business.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and departments across the organisation.

What we're looking for..

• Experience in Enterprise Risk Management.
• Experience in Business Continuity planning.
• Familiar with Internal Audit and Compliance processes. 
• Experience of insurance policies, claims handling and loss adjusters.
• Ability to develop and deliver plans to meet compliance needs.
• Strong organisation and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable navigating IT systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills. 

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 300,000+ 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.