Gleeds UK
London, W1T
About this opportunity
Gleeds is an award winning, global construction consultancy with over a century of success in the Built Environment. Our impartial advice helps clients maximise return on investment, from site acquisition to project completion. With over 135 years of construction intelligence we offer unparalleled insight across all sectors, helping clients deliver real value from their assets.
You will be joining Gleeds as Head of Compliance with the overall responsibility of managing the Gleeds Compliance Team for our UK business. Reporting to the Group Head of Risk, you will lead the compliance team to provide high quality governance and compliance for all Gleeds' business activities.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing, implementing, and overseeing Gleeds' Regulatory Compliance regime and adherence to Ethical Standards as required by jurisdictional regulations.
- Developing policies with guidance for implementation in each jurisdiction and obtaining approvals/sign-off (in conjunction with other Compliance Team members)
- Acting as primary liaison with global regulatory bodies, managing all external audits and enquiries from third parties such as SGS Yarsley
- Designing and monitoring Gleeds':
- Quality Management System (QMS)
- Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Personal Information Management System (PIMS)
- Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
- Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)
- Acting as Gleeds' Data Protection Officer for the UK
- Management of Customer Due Diligence checking procedures for all new customers and updating CDD policy when necessary.
- Supplier Approval (pre-selection due diligence checks)
- Managing internal compliance audits with local stakeholders;
- Working collaboratively with key stakeholders in creating/ fostering a Compliance ulture (including governance and compliance training management)
- Managing and controlling the Compliance Team budget
- Monitor emerging legislation globally across all Gleeds jurisdictions and advise the Compliance Director on compliance strategies and operational adjustments
- Providing leadership and management of Compliance Team which consists of 2 FTE
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Proven track-record in compliance in a large and growing agile market leading global business
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including auditors, suppliers, advisers and regulatory authorities.
- Good knowledge of compliance software and technology
- Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities to streamline the compliance burden.
- Some knowledge/ experience of the construction professional services sector would be desirable.
Qualifications - Degree qualified or equivalent within a relevant discipline: (law/ finance/ business administration/ governance/ insurance).
- MBA, AICA, MICA GradCG / ACG, Chartered Secretary or Chartered Governance professional
Behaviours - People Focused - Motivated to create and maintain positive relationships.
- Creative - We solve problems and introduce new ideas.
- Performance -led - Driven to exceed client expectations.
- Collaborative - We foster a progressive and inclusive work ethic.
- Accountable - We act with integrity and take responsibility
A world of opportunity
Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people - colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.
With over 75 offices across the globe, you'll become part of a truly global team that isn't restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we're committed to the success of our people, clients and communities - giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.
Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:
- Professionalism with personality
- Excellence with humility
- Innovation with agility
We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.
Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.