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Compliance Officer

· Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England

Type
Contract
Posted
4 days ago

Overview

Your evidence handling, record-keeping and procedural discipline from policing transfer directly to compliance review and reporting.

About this role

Job Overview

As a Compliance Officer, you will help support consistent, responsible practices by reviewing processes, identifying potential compliance concerns and encouraging clear, accurate documentation. You will work with colleagues to understand relevant procedures, assess how they are followed and raise issues through appropriate channels. The role calls for sound judgement, careful attention to detail and a constructive approach to improving quality assurance and safe practices. Your impact: clear findings help colleagues address concerns promptly and apply procedures more consistently. Please note this role is within the Waste and Recycling industry.

Responsibilities

  • Review records and processes for alignment with applicable internal requirements and procedures.
  • Document findings accurately, identify potential gaps and share concerns with relevant colleagues.
  • Support quality assurance checks and recommend practical improvements to strengthen consistency.
  • Track follow-up actions and communicate progress clearly to those involved.

Experience

Required: You will need careful attention to detail, clear written communication and the ability to review information objectively, maintain accurate records and handle sensitive matters with discretion. These practical capabilities support reliable checks and clear reporting. Preferred: Experience in compliance, Health & Safety, quality assurance, process review or related work is advantageous, as is the ability to collaborate constructively and explain findings in a clear, practical way. Please note, this role is within the waste and recycling sector - experience of the industry is preferred.

Pay: £22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Profit sharing

Work Location: In person

About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police

Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.

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Why this fits a police background

  • Working to legislation & regulation

What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Compliance analyst£32,000–£42,000
Compliance / AML officer£40,000–£55,000
Compliance manager£55,000–£80,000
Senior manager / head of compliance£80,000–£120,000+
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