About the role
AZ Distribution supports the movement and delivery of goods through a busy distribution environment where reliability, accountability, and strong operational standards are important to the business. We value a practical approach to compliance and believe good processes should support people and day-to-day operations rather than create unnecessary complexity.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to join our Northampton team. This role would suit someone who brings a strong understanding of compliance, communicates with confidence, and is comfortable working with colleagues across different areas of the business.
What the role involves
- Maintain and develop the company's compliance framework, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor relevant regulatory and industry requirements and assess their impact on the business.
- Carry out compliance reviews and investigate concerns, supporting appropriate corrective action and follow-up.
- Provide practical guidance to managers and employees on compliance matters.
- Identify potential areas of risk and recommend proportionate controls.
- Maintain accurate compliance records, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate internal audits and assist with external audits where required.
- Support compliance training and help keep relevant teams informed of their obligations.
- Work with external advisers, auditors, and other relevant parties when necessary.
Experience and skills
- Proven experience in a senior compliance, risk, governance, or regulatory role.
- Strong understanding of UK compliance requirements and good governance practices.
- Experience creating, reviewing, and implementing policies and internal controls.
- Ability to assess risks and explain compliance requirements clearly to non-specialist colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills and careful attention to detail.
- Good judgment when handling sensitive or complex matters.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant professional qualifications in compliance, risk, governance, or a related field are desirable but not essential.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Salary, benefits and working arrangements
- Monday to Friday
- Standard business hours
- £65,000 to £68,000 per year
- Benefits include paid annual leave, health and wellbeing support, and other company-provided benefits, subject to the applicable terms.
How to apply
Please submit your resume for consideration. We review applications as they are received and will contact candidates whose experience is well suited to the position for an initial conversation.
AZ Distribution is committed to providing a fair, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the UK Equality Act 2010.
Pay: £65,000.00-£68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
