Compliance & Risk Lead

Caledonian Sleeper – Glasgow (Hybrid)
Permanent | Full Time – 37.5 Hours
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum

Caledonian Sleeper is an iconic overnight rail journey connecting Scotland with London, operating nightly (excluding Saturdays) and serving major cities and rural destinations. With a heritage dating back to the late 19th century, we are renowned for comfort, hospitality and a unique travel experience across the UK’s scenic routes.

As a service operated on behalf of the Scottish Government, Caledonian Sleeper contributes to sustainable, convenient travel as part of the Scotland public sector. Our core values of Togetherness, Respect, Integrity and Passion underpin everything we do.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve and fosters a culture where colleagues can thrive and contribute to our continued success.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Caledonian Sleeper as our Compliance & Risk Lead
, a strategically important role at the heart of our governance, compliance and risk management arrangements.

Reporting to the General Counsel / Strategy & Compliance Director
, you will lead the development, embedding and continuous enhancement of compliance and enterprise risk management frameworks across the organisation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape how Caledonian Sleeper manages risk, demonstrates regulatory compliance and delivers strong governance as a publicly owned organisation. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business, you will provide expert guidance, influence decision-making and support the organisation in navigating an increasingly complex regulatory and operational environment.

More than simply maintaining frameworks, you will act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders understand emerging risks, strengthen organisational resilience and embed a culture where accountability, integrity and informed decision-making are part of everyday business practice.

Your work will contribute directly to the achievement of strategic objectives while protecting the organisation's reputation, assets and long-term sustainability.

Based in Glasgow with hybrid working arrangements, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance, governance or risk professional seeking a role with genuine influence, visibility and variety across a high-profile national transport business.

• Lead and coordinate compliance and risk management activities across the organisation.
• Maintain and continuously improve compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Support business areas to identify, assess and manage compliance obligations and organisational risks.
• Maintain risk and compliance registers and oversee monitoring arrangements.
• Deliver compliance and risk awareness initiatives, training and guidance.
• Support governance processes, audits, reviews and assurance activities.
• Influence stakeholders across the business to promote effective risk management and informed decision-making.
• Line manage and support the development of the Compliance Co-ordinator role.

• Maintain and continuously improve Caledonian Sleeper's compliance framework.
• Manage compliance obligations registers and monitoring arrangements.
• Coordinate compliance reviews, assurance activities and self-assessments.
• Support the development and review of organisational policies, procedures and standards.
• Work with business functions to ensure compliance actions are effectively delivered.
• Maintain robust records and evidence demonstrating organisational compliance.
• Maintain and develop the corporate risk management framework.
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment and review…