Senior Compliance Officer

The post holder will be responsible for managing the company’s compliance framework, ensuring alignment with shareholder requirements, legislation, and other applicable regulatory requirements. This role emphasises proactive compliance management, risk control & internal audit coordination and effective stakeholder engagement.

• Compliance Management System
  • Implement and uphold compliance management standards as set by shareholders, legislation, and regulatory authorities.
  • Participate in the design, establishment, and ongoing improvement of the company’s compliance management system.
• Annual Planning & Coordination
  • Develop annual work plans for compliance, risk control and internal audit in alignment with the Compliance Management Committee’s direction.
  • Coordinate with relevant departments and mobilise resources to ensure effective execution of these plans.
  • Liaise with company functions to prepare summary reports on internal audit activities.
• Review & Process Improvement
  • Conduct regular reviews of the company’s compliance activities and oversee the implementation of annual work plans.
  • Mobilise resources to address and enhance key processes and resolve critical compliance issues promptly.
• Reporting & Documentation
  • Prepare periodic summaries and reports on compliance management activities.
  • Submit relevant documentation and updates to the Compliance Management Committee as required based on the committee’s Charter.
  • Ensure that the company is compliant with applicable shareholder requirements for compliance reporting.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Organise and facilitate regular communication and reporting with shareholder entities regarding compliance matters.
  • Implement specific compliance requirements issued by shareholders and ensure their integration into company practices.
• Team & Operations Management
  • Foster a culture of integrity & collaboration.

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - Corportate Member
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Local charity /sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

• 5 + years experience in a similar role
• Experience conducting internal and external audits
• Degree Educated
• IT skills: an excellent understanding of MS Office Suite especially Excel where advanced skills are required
• Project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate
• Commitment to uphold and be a steward of the Mission, Vision and Values

We reserve theright to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 25th January 2026 at 17:00.

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