Manchester - Compliance Officer

Flexible working available with hybrid working

Do you enjoy problem solving and have a natural ‘can-do’ attitude?

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 Compliance Officer to support their rapidly growing established team

Overall Purpose of the Job:

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

Some of the required skills:

• 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.