<p><strong>Legal Compliance Officer - Hybrid - London - Up to 70k plus benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a dynamic Legal Compliance Officer to join a rapidly growing organisation in London. This newly created, strategically vital role will drive the compliance agenda across multiple jurisdictions, helping build and strengthen a compliance-focused culture.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and frameworks across global operations</li><li>Advise on legal and regulatory matters, supporting risk management and business decision-making</li><li>Ensure adherence to data protection (GDPR, etc.), information security, and internal policies</li><li>Oversee and maintain accurate, secure records of commercial obligations and compliance registers</li><li>Continually assess regulatory landscape and communicate relevant changes to internal stakeholders</li><li>Participate in and support internal/external audits, maintaining audit readiness and leading corrective actions</li><li>Manage critical corporate policies (anti-bribery, whistleblowing, competition, ethical conduct, etc.)</li><li>Deliver training and guidance to business teams on legal and compliance matters</li><li>Collaborate closely with global stakeholders in HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and Risk & Compliance teams</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate Brings:</strong></p><ul><li>A university degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)</li><li>Active membership in a nationally recognised legal association (e.g., SRA in the UK)</li><li>Qualified Data Protection Officer status, or equivalent certification</li><li>3+ years' experience in-house or in compliance/risk teams, ideally within multinational businesses</li><li>Track record designing and implementing compliance frameworks, policies, and risk controls across jurisdictions</li><li>Familiarity with global compliance standards (GDPR, FCPA, employment law, etc.) and ISO certifications (ISO 27001, 37301, 9001)</li><li>Skilled in using legal research tools, compliance platforms, and document control systems</li><li>Experience in internal control design, record keeping, policy drafting, and audit participation</li><li>Strong communication, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement skills</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you are proactive, solutions-oriented, and ready to make your mark in an international business environment, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay4yMTM2MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Head of Finance to assist them for 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team, based on financial analysis and projections.</li><li>Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and treasury.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory law, charity commission requirements, financial regulations, and reporting standards.</li><li>Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to support long-term business goals</li><li>Develop and maintain project profitability and job costing reporting systems.</li><li>Review and approve monthly payments including payroll.</li><li>Manage the online banking payments processes.</li><li>Review and approve the VAT returns prepared by the Finance Assistant, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.</li><li>Assist the external auditors in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts.</li><li>Prepare annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts for internal and board-level reporting.</li><li>Develop and maintain 12 month rolling cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.</li><li>Manage risk, including financial, legal, and operational, and implement mitigation strategies.</li><li>Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Line manage Finance, IT and Health & Safety direct reports, including conducting annual performance reviews.</li><li>Drive efficiency through automation and optimisation of financial processes and systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Head of Finance will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and have experience with Sorp Accounting.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a evolving Events and Hospitality business based near Eastbourne. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Head of Finance role will be paying circa £35 - £55 per hour, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC4yMjU2NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
