At a glance

Skills

Data protection / GDPR
Safeguarding

Where

London, EC1V 2NX

Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week

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We are seeking a Compliance Manager to help ensure our organization adheres to relevant policies and regulations.

What will you be doing?

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Compliance Manager to help ensure our organization adheres to relevant policies and regulations. This role involves working closely with the team to identify and address compliance gaps, support the acquisition of required certifications, and maintain a culture of accountability and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of applicable policies, standards, and regulations relevant to the organization’s operations.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
Collaborate with team members to develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and initiatives.
Lead efforts to acquire and maintain necessary certifications, such as Cyber Essentials, ISO standards, or others relevant to the organization’s goals.
Provide training and guidance to team members to ensure awareness and adherence to compliance policies.
Identify areas of non-compliance, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for audits, certifications, and compliance-related activities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance-related inquiries and liaise with external auditors or certification bodies as needed.

What are we looking for?

Requirements:

Experience in compliance, risk management, or related roles (formal qualifications and equivalent experience preferred).
Strong knowledge of certification processes, policy development, and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate complex compliance requirements clearly and effectively to diverse teams.
Proficiency in managing documentation and compliance tracking tools.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently or collaboratively in a remote team environment.

What difference will you make?

BeScience STEM creates these opportunities by providing platforms to connect the STEM leaders of today with the leaders of tomorrow, cultivating STEM skills in young people and reducing information gaps on STEM careers.

At BeScience STEM, we strive to make STEM Education more engaging and accessible to everyone. We aim to expose 1 million young people to the STEM industry! Benefits:

Gain experience in compliance management and certification processes.
Play a vital role in strengthening organizational accountability and efficiency.
Join a team dedicated to advancing STEM education and making a meaningful impact.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed through an informal google meets chat with our head of volunteers.

About BeScience STEM CIC

Causes

Young people

Organisation type:

Social enterprise

BeScience STEM is a social enterprise providing a means of creatively exploring STEM subjects with disadvantaged youths from deprived areas since 2016. With a mission of exposing 1 Million young...