Senior Compliance Officer

Senior Compliance Officer
Hybrid working with travel to our Central London head office

About Us

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.

We are currently seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £44,892 - £55,773 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave per year, increasing by one day for every completed 2 years' service up to 30 days for full-time staff with 10 years' service. We are also closed between Christmas and New Year and this is additional paid holiday
- 7.5% employer's pension contributions to the IIED pension scheme
- A range of flexible working options for all employees after a qualifying period
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
- An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits such as life insurance, spouse and partner life cover, critical illness and/or income protection cover

This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of charity compliance, due diligence processes and donor contracts to join our influential and globally respected organisation.

You’ll play a pivotal role in helping to strengthen the compliance function and advancing our mission while working alongside world-class teams dedicated to sustainable development and developing your own skill set.

What’s more, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and professional growth opportunities, all while contributing to impactful projects that drive positive change for vulnerable communities worldwide.

The Role

This is a new role reporting into the Compliance Manager. You will support the implementation of our compliance work plans and deliverables, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory and donor/funder requirements. You will also support in reviewing donor contracts, conducting diligence on partners, coordination of our donor audits and project managing the implementation of audit findings and recommendations. In addition, we expect you to support on various procurement related tasks.

Additionally, you will:

- Deliver compliance training to staff and partners and support to create awareness internally regarding organisational awareness of compliance and donor requirements
- Update policies, templates, and tools related to due diligence on partners and procurement processes
- Centralise compliance records and improve internal systems for monitoring compliance activities

About You

To be considered as a Senior Compliance Officer, you will need:

- Experience of charity compliance requirements, procurement systems, audits, conducting donor contract reviews and due diligence processes
- Knowledge of donor contracts, due diligence on downstream partners, grant management, risk and compliance management
- A relevant educational background and equivalent level of work experience

The closing date for this role is 3rd January 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 13th January 2025.

IIED is a hybrid working organisation and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.

Other organisations may call this role Charity Compliance Officer, Senior Governance Officer, Senior Risk and Governance Officer, Governance and Compliance Officer, or Senior Compliance Advisor.

IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.

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