Compliance Manager

Our client is a specialist international recruitment organisation operating across Oil & Gas, Marine, and Renewable Energy sectors, supporting global clients in highly regulated, safety-critical environments.

Compliance is central to operations and plays a direct role in enabling client onboarding, tenders, contracts, and international workforce delivery.

Our client is seeking a highly organised and commercially aware Compliance Manager / Officer to take full ownership of compliance across the business.

This is a pivotal role sitting at the centre of operations, supporting:

• Compliance & regulatory frameworks
• Client onboarding and tenders
• Contract management
• Risk and insurance governance

This is not a purely regulatory role — it is closely linked to commercial activity and business growth.

• Lead and maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications
• Manage Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) compliance and audit processes
• Maintain REC accreditation and ensure ongoing regulatory adherence
• Oversee Health & Safety compliance in partnership with external providers
• Ensure policies and procedures remain aligned with current legislation
• Act as key point of contact for internal and external audits

• Manage full lifecycle of client and supplier contracts
• Draft, review, and support contract negotiation processes
• Identify and escalate commercial and operational risks
• Support contractual governance across the business
• Provide cover for contract-related duties when required, including issuing documentation to contractor personnel on international assignments

• Support end-to-end tender submissions
• Interpret requirements and coordinate internal stakeholders
• Compile compliance documentation and submission packs
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of all tender outputs

• Manage annual insurance renewals (Employer’s Liability, P&I, D&O, Travel & Repatriation)
• Liaise with insurance brokers to obtain competitive terms
• Manage claims processes from initiation to resolution
• Provide internal guidance on insurance matters

• Minimum 4 years’ compliance experience
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and audit processes
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Commercial awareness and risk assessment capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Degree educated (not essential)
• Experience in regulated sectors (recruitment, maritime, energy, or similar)
• Exposure to contracts and/or tender processes
• Insurance administration experience

Our client offers a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation where compliance directly supports commercial success and global operations.

You will work closely with leadership and play a key role in:

• Supporting international workforce solutions
• Enabling successful tender submissions
• Strengthening client delivery and governance frameworks
• Shaping how compliance supports business growth as the company expands