Compliance Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - REED Engineering

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Description

Role:
Engineering Compliance Officer


Location:
Manchester


Type:
Full-Time/Permanent


Salary:
£34,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience


Hours: 35 hours Monday-Friday


Flexible working available with hybrid working

  • Do you have an experienced background in highlevel compliance roles?_
  • Know how to work proactively with your senior managers to deliver on fastpaced company goals?_
  • Do you enjoy problem solving and have a natural 'cando' attitude?_
  • Are you searching for a role within a highly renowned business?_

If you answered 'yes', this could be the role for you
Reed is working with a large Manchester based educational organisation in their search for an experienced engineering Compliance Officer to support their rapidly growing established team


Overall Purpose of the Job:


To be the key individual responsible for developing and managing systems for assurance and compliance in relation to various aspects of chemical usage, waste management, export controls, National Security and Investment Act and other key areas of compliance.

To provide a web content, e-learning development and project management support service to colleagues across Compliance & Risk.


Some of the required skills:

Relevant work experience

Knowledge of the academic research environment


Awareness of the legislation and regulations associated with the safe procurement, management and disposal of regulated substances, including the DGSA role, trade compliance and governance issues.

Experience of briefing senior managers and reporting to senior staff/committees in an accurate and succinct manner

Ability to prioritise workloads and meet externally imposed deadlines

Be able to work flexibly under pressure

Awareness of legislation and regulations associated with the use of chemicals in research

A willingness to undertake the DGSA qualification

A willingness to undertake training to fill any gaps in knowledge and experience


Desirable criteria:

A first degree in engineering (preferred) or chemistry or a life/physical science

Education and/or certifications in export compliance


Benefits:

29 days Annual leave + Bank Holidays + Christmas period not included in annual leave entitlement.

Flexi Time.

Hybrid working.

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