Head of Compliance
- Recruiter
- Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
- Location
- London, UK
- Salary
- £60,000 per year
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 27 Jun 2021
- Ref
- 2264803130
- Job role
- Compliance/risk, Finance director
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
We are looking for a Head of Compliance to be responsible for the leadership, management, and direction of our Compliance Function, ensuring compliance with our legal and regulatory responsibilities. This includes responsibility for the development and maintenance of our Compliance Framework ensuring it is updated for regulatory or legislative changes, clear lines of ownership and responsibility are established, requirements are adhered to, and a system of internal audit is in place to monitor compliance.
The Head of Compliance will act as the primary point of contact for third party agencies where appropriate, with responsibility for assessment for reporting, assessment, and resolution of potential or actual regulatory breaches.
In addition, this role has direct ownership responsibility for GDPR and PCI-DSS compliance regulations, and acts as Chair to the Compliance Forum with direct reporting line responsibility to the Compliance Steering Group.
About us
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we've grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats: sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.
Our Finance and Corporate Services Team
Battersea's Finance and Corporate Services incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation. From IT helpdesk and systems support to financial accounting, legacy administration, audit and risk, procurement and maintaining regulatory compliance. These teams work strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat.
What we can offer you
Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:
28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
Annual interest-free season ticket loans
Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
Life insurance
So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we'd like to hear from you.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.
Closing date: Sunday 4 July 2021
Interview date(s): To be confirmed
For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The Head of Compliance will act as the primary point of contact for third party agencies where appropriate, with responsibility for assessment for reporting, assessment, and resolution of potential or actual regulatory breaches.
In addition, this role has direct ownership responsibility for GDPR and PCI-DSS compliance regulations, and acts as Chair to the Compliance Forum with direct reporting line responsibility to the Compliance Steering Group.
About us
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we've grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats: sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.
Our Finance and Corporate Services Team
Battersea's Finance and Corporate Services incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation. From IT helpdesk and systems support to financial accounting, legacy administration, audit and risk, procurement and maintaining regulatory compliance. These teams work strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat.
What we can offer you
Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:
28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
Annual interest-free season ticket loans
Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
Life insurance
So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we'd like to hear from you.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.
Closing date: Sunday 4 July 2021
Interview date(s): To be confirmed
For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
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