Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager

As our new Compliance Manager, you'll lead the development of Scott Bader's first global compliance framework, helping to protect our business while enabling sustainable growth across our international operations.

This is a newly created role and a unique opportunity to build a compliance function from the ground up. Working closely with our Group General Counsel, you'll partner with leaders across Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance and HR to embed a practical, risk-based compliance culture across our global business. You'll play a key role in shaping policies, processes and training that support ethical business practices and ensure compliance across multiple international jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities:

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• Design and implement Scott Bader's global compliance framework and policies.
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• Lead compliance risk assessments and third-party due diligence processes.
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• Partner with Commercial and Procurement teams to embed compliance into business activities.
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• Develop and deliver engaging compliance training and awareness programmes.
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• Monitor compliance performance and report insights to senior leadership.
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What we’re looking for:

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• Experience building or significantly developing a compliance framework within an international business.
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• Strong knowledge of commercial compliance, including anti-bribery, sanctions, export controls and competition law.
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• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively across multiple functions.
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• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.
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• A relevant qualification in law, compliance, audit or a related discipline.
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Desirable

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• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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• International compliance experience across multiple jurisdictions.
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• Legal background or professional legal qualification.
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Why join us?

At Scott Bader, we’re proud to be an employee-owned business where our colleagues share in our success and help shape the future of the company. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:

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• Enhanced pension contributions up to 10%
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• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
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• Profit share and bonus schemes
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• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy more
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• Paid volunteering days and charity match funding
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• Learning and development opportunities
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• Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
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• Subsidised canteen, free parking and onsite facilities at our Wollaston HQ
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We also offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment where innovation, sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do.

About Scott Bader

Scott Bader is a global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we combine over 100 years of expertise with a passion for innovation, quality and sustainability, supporting customers across a wide range of industries worldwide.

Today, more than 600 colleagues work across our global network of manufacturing sites, offices and technical centres, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and outstanding customer support.

What makes Scott Bader different is our employee ownership model. Since 1951, our colleagues have shared in the responsibility and success of the business, helping shape a company that balances commercial success with a strong sense of purpose, community and long-term thinking.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scott Bader, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. We welcome different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking, recognising that diversity drives innovation, collaboration and better outcomes for our colleagues, customers and communities.