Compliance Officer

About this role

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Holiday entitlement – 30 days per annum (excluding bank holidays) which includes a wellbeing day and your birthday
• Private healthcare
• Medicash cashback scheme
• 50% gym membership contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave

Overview

Rapleys is a multi-disciplinary property consultancy, offering building consultancy, commercial, planning and residential property services to clients, operating from eight offices across the UK.

We are genuinely recognised as best-in-class for the services we offer and the industries we operate in. That’s because we have built our business around people with authentic expertise, only offering services where we are the stand-out partner of choice.

Our people are what makes Rapleys. We celebrate the individuality and expertise that each person brings and, as a team, we share the same values and work collaboratively, connecting across disciplines, locations and sectors.

We recruit and retain trustworthy, knowledgeable and passionate professionals, and provide a collaborative culture that enables people to thrive. This is a truly exciting time to join the business as we undertake our new growth and development plans.

Purpose of the Role

The Compliance Officer is responsible for supporting the effective operation of the Partnerships compliance and governance framework. The role acts as a subject matter resource for compliance matters and provides practical guidance to managers and employees across the business.

The position will lead on a range of operational compliance activities, undertake risk-based reviews and audits, and help ensure that the Partnerships regulatory obligations are effectively managed. While not responsible for overall departmental ownership, the Compliance Officer is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgement.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Monitoring and Advisory
• Deliver compliance monitoring activities across the business.
• Assess compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigating controls.
• Provide guidance to managers on regulatory and compliance obligations.
• Support investigations into compliance incidents and breaches.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate business impacts.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.

Contract Review and Risk Assessment

• Conduct detailed reviews of client appointments, consultancy agreements, framework agreements and supplier contracts.
• Identify contractual, operational and regulatory risks.
• Review limitations of liability, indemnities, insurance provisions and compliance clauses.
• Provide recommendations and risk summaries to management.
• Maintain contractual risk registers and reporting mechanisms.

ISO Management Systems

• Coordinate ISO management systems across the business.
• Plan, undertake and report on internal audits.
• Support management review processes.
• Track corrective actions and verify implementation.
• Liaise with certification bodies and external auditors.
• Promote continual improvement initiatives.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Monitor compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
• Review risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Analyse incidents and identify trends.
• Support operational managers in implementing corrective actions.
• Assist with internal audits and inspections.
• Promote positive health and safety culture initiatives.

AML Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day AML processes.
• Review higher-risk client onboarding matters.
• Undertake enhanced due diligence activities.
• Monitor adherence to AML procedures.
• Support AML training delivery.
• Escalate suspicious activity concerns to the Head of Compliance and MLRO.

Drone Compliance Management

• Manage operational compliance relating to drone activities.
• Ensure compliance with CAA requirements and company procedures.
• Monitor training, certifications and insurance requirements.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews of drone operations.

Training and Stakeholder Engagement

• Deliver compliance training and awareness sessions.
• Develop guidance notes and compliance communications.
• Build effective working relationships across all departments.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for compliance-related queries.

Essential Experience and Competencies

• Experience within a professional services, consultancy, surveying, property or similar business employing approximately 100–500 staff.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience undertaking audits, compliance reviews or risk assessments.
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.

We are firm believers that a diverse team enhances our company and drives its success. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel authentic, contribute their unique strengths, and perform at their best. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact Peopleteam@rapleys.com.

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