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Compliance Officer

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Compliance Officer

Bristol
 Up to £50,000 + Benefits
 Defence & Government Logistics Leader

Why Join

Competitive salary up to £50,000, plus comprehensive benefits.
Take ownership of key compliance initiatives and shape future certifications. 

About the Company

Our client is a market-leading logistics specialist serving the defence and government sectors, providing secure, mission-critical transport solutions by road, air, and ocean freight.

As Compliance Officer, you will take ownership of day-to-day compliance activity - from policy management and risk assessment to audit delivery and accreditation readiness. You'll be instrumental in maintaining high standards, ensuring regulatory alignment, and preparing the business for future certifications, including ISO 27001, Defence Cyber Certification.

Key responsibilities

Lead driver, vehicle, facility, and cyber risk assessments.
Maintain an active risk register and dashboard.
Review and update the business continuity plan; deliver readiness exercises.
Operate near-miss and breach escalation processes and support investigations.
Track Health & Safety duties, first aid coverage, alarms, and regulatory updates. 

Requirements

Monitor vehicle inspection and maintenance schedules.
Full UK driving licence
Experience in a compliance officer role in the UK - Minimum 5 years.
Must be a British citizen or dual UK national (due to security clearance requirements).
Awareness of Aviation Security for freight operations (preferred).
Skilled in risk assessment across people, vehicles, facilities, and/or cyber domains.
Support MoD-related standards such as FSC and IPSA.
Lead the journey to achieve ISO 27001, Defence Cyber Certification, and Cyber Essentials Plus by H1 2027. 

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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