Risk and Compliance Officer

Knutsford | Hybrid | £40,000 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk and Compliance Officer to join a well-established technology organisation based in Knutsford. Offering a hybrid working model and a salary of up to £40,000 plus excellent benefits, this role is ideal for an individual with strong compliance, audit, or risk management experience who is looking to make a real impact.
This growing company has been operating successfully for over a decade, employs around 100 staff across the UK, and continues to expand its operations internationally. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that compliance standards, security frameworks, and risk management processes are maintained across the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and frameworks in line with industry standards.

• Conduct regular internal audits and support external audits for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance.

• Monitor and report on organisational risk posture, providing regular updates to senior management.

• Oversee data protection, physical security, and vendor compliance activities.

• Promote compliance awareness across all departments through training and guidance.

What Experience is Required

• Proven experience in a compliance, risk, or audit-focused role within a technology or regulated environment.

• Strong understanding of ISO 27001, SOC 2, and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across teams.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 per annum.

• Hybrid working (office in Knutsford, 2–3 days per week on-site).

• Excellent benefits including private healthcare, generous holiday allowance, and professional development support.

Location

Based in Knutsford, this role is easily commutable from Manchester, Warrington, Altrincham, Northwich, Wilmslow, and Macclesfield.

How to Apply

Please apply in strict confidence by sending your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen.

Alternate Job Titles

• Compliance Analyst

• Risk Officer

• Information Security Compliance Specialist

• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst

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