Compliance Contract Jobs in Birmingham
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Project Manager / Project Lead (Global Human Resources (GHR) or Global Legal/Com...
Posted 1 day ago by Xoriant Corporation
Job OverviewState Street is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Project Manager / Project Lead to drive critical techno...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Compliance Officer - Alternative Asset Management - Interim
Posted 2 days ago by Michael Page Finance
As a member of the Legal & Compliance team, the UK Compliance Officer will work to support the continued evolution o...
- Rate £110,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London
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Sr. IT Project Budget Officer (10+ Yrs exp with Budget/Finance Mgmt/Healthcare O...
Posted 3 days ago by Beechwood Computing Ltd
NCDIT 810422: NC HIEA Budget Officer. The Senior Budget Officer serves as the dedicated financial operations lead for th...
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- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Compliance Contract Roles in Birmingham
What does a compliance contractor do?
Compliance contracting covers the work that keeps organisations on the right side of the regulations that govern their sector. In the UK, this is a market shaped by specific regulatory regimes: FCA and PRA conduct rules in financial services, UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 across all sectors, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime in banking and insurance, Consumer Duty obligations for retail financial products, anti-money laundering requirements under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, and sector-specific frameworks like the Ofgem licence conditions in energy or CQC standards in healthcare. Organisations hire compliance contractors when a new regulation lands and their permanent team lacks the capacity or specialist knowledge to implement it, when an FCA skilled person review or Section 166 notice demands independent expertise, when a data breach triggers remediation under UK GDPR, or when a business restructuring requires the compliance framework to be redesigned from scratch. The work ranges from gap analyses and framework design through to hands-on policy drafting, control testing, regulatory reporting, and breach management.
What is the market like for compliance contractors?
The UK compliance contracting market is driven by regulatory activity, which makes it one of the more predictable contractor markets if you follow the regulatory calendar. FCA thematic reviews generate demand six to twelve months before the review period. PRA Dear CEO letters trigger remediation programmes within weeks. New legislation like the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 creates multi-year implementation programmes across entire sectors. Financial services dominates the hiring landscape - banks, insurers, asset managers, and payment firms collectively account for the majority of compliance contractor demand in the UK. Outside financial services, demand clusters around data protection (particularly post-breach remediation and DPIA programmes), health and safety in construction and manufacturing, and environmental compliance in energy and utilities. The market strongly rewards regulatory specialism over generalist compliance knowledge. A contractor who understands SMCR inside out, or who has delivered a Consumer Duty implementation programme, will command significantly more than one offering broad compliance skills without sector depth. Qualifications such as ICA diplomas in governance, risk, and compliance are valued but secondary to demonstrable experience with specific regulatory regimes.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do compliance contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for compliance roles in Birmingham typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many compliance vacancies in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 compliance contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to August 2026.