🏢 About the Business

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.

💼 The Opportunity

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.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance, Accreditation & Regulatory Governance

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

2. Contracts & Commercial Compliance

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

3. Tender & Business Support

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

4. Insurance Management

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

🎯 Candidate Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

🌍 Working Environment & Benefits

Office-based in Loughton, Essex
Standard hours: 09:00 – 17:00
Some hybrid flexibility after onboarding/probation
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company pension (after qualifying period)
Competitive salary depending on experience
Occasional international travel opportunities

🚀 Why This Role?

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