Compliance Officer, Security

Compliance Officer

Bristol
• Up to £50,000 + Benefits
• Defence & Government Logistics Leader

Competitive salary up to £50,000, plus comprehensive benefits. Take ownership of key compliance initiatives and shape future certifications.

Our client is a market‑leading logistics specialist serving the defence and government sectors, providing secure, mission‑critical transport solutions by road, air, and ocean freight.

As Compliance Officer, you will take ownership of day‑to‑day compliance activity - from policy management and risk assessment to audit delivery and accreditation readiness. You'll be instrumental in maintaining high standards, ensuring regulatory alignment, and preparing the business for future certifications, including ISO 27001, Defence Cyber Certification.

• Lead driver, vehicle, facility, and cyber risk assessments.
• Maintain an active risk register and dashboard.
• Review and update the business continuity plan; deliver readiness exercises.
• Operate near‑miss and breach escalation processes and support investigations.
• Track Health & Safety duties, first aid coverage, alarms, and regulatory updates.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in a compliance officer role in the UK – minimum 5 years.
• Must be a British citizen or dual UK national (due to security clearance requirements).
• Awareness of Aviation Security for freight operations (preferred).
• Skilled in risk assessment across people, vehicles, facilities, and/or cyber domains.
• Support MoD‑related standards such as FSC and IPSA.
• Lead the journey to achieve ISO 27001, Defence Cyber Certification, and Cyber Essentials Plus by H1 2027.