🏢 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:

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  Compliance & regulatory frameworks
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  Client onboarding and tenders
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  Contract management
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  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

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

2. Contracts & Commercial Compliance

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

3. Tender & Business Support

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

4. Insurance Management

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

🎯 Candidate Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

🌍 Working Environment & Benefits

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

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