Compliance Contract Jobs in Leeds
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Sign UpFractional Information Security, Compliance & Data Protection Manager
Posted Today by LYNQ | MES Software
We’re hiring: Fractional Information Security, Compliance & Data Protection Manager LYNQ is looking for an experienc...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location United Kingdom
12 Month Ifa Compliance Manager Contract – Level 4 Qualified With Compliance Mon...
Posted 1 day ago by Compliance Recruitment Solutions (Dublin...
12 MONTH IFA COMPLIANCE MANAGER CONTRACT – LEVEL 4 QUALIFIED WITH COMPLIANCE MONITORING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED £50,000 - £5...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester Area, United Kingdom
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Electrical Safety Systems & Compliance Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by MARCH
As the Electrical Safety Systems and Compliance Engineer you will carry out planned safety circuit inspections, complian...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Burton Latimer, England, United Kingdom
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Sign UpSMCR & T&C Compliance Officer , CPD Requirements , Private Banking
Posted 1 day ago by JJ Search
The CompanyOur client is a highly recognised Private Bank specialising in investment, institutional asset management &am...
- Rate £80,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, United Kingdom
SMCR & T&C Compliance Officer , CPD Requirements , Private Banking
Posted 2 days ago by JJ Search Ltd
The CompanyOur client is a highly recognised Private Bank specialising in investment, institutional asset management &am...
- Rate £80,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location North West London (NW2)
Risk & Compliance Analyst (GRC / ISO27001 / GDPR)
Posted 2 days ago by Robert Half
About the roleThis is a hands-on interim role supporting the Head of Risk & Compliance across governance, informatio...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
SAP Product Compliance Project Manager - 3 months - €700-800/day - Mostly Remote...
Posted 2 days ago by bluewaveSELECT
Key RequirementsHighly experienced SAP Project Manager with a focus on Product Compliance and EHSStrong background withi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Mostly Remote/Europe
project manager, global policy & compliance
Posted 2 days ago by Randstand (USA)
Job SummaryEarn $125-$135/hr fully remote while taking full ownership of unifying corporate policies across 50+ global t...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location cambridge, massachusetts (remote)
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About Our Compliance Contract Roles in Leeds
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 Leeds?
One of the largest financial and legal centres outside London, Leeds generates sustained contractor demand from high street banks, building societies, insurance groups, and national law firms with significant presences in the city. Legal technology, regulatory change, and compliance contracting benefit from this dual concentration in a way few other regional cities can offer. The NHS and broader public sector add volume across programme delivery, clinical systems, and business analysis. Around the South Bank area, a growing pool of technology firms is gradually broadening the types of roles available beyond the traditional finance and professional services core. For contractors seeking a lower cost base without a significant reduction in opportunity, Leeds is one of the most credible alternatives to London in the north of England.
How much do compliance contractors usually earn in Leeds?
Contract rates for compliance roles in Leeds 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 Leeds are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 compliance contract roles across the site, with Leeds contributing substantially. Data reviewed up to July 2026.