Compliance Contract Jobs in Reading
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Cybersecurity Audit and Compliance Specialist - Secret Clearance Required
Posted Today by Creative Global Consulting
SummarySeeking someone to evaluate security requirements and conducts feasibility studies to examine software and hardwa...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst
Posted 1 day ago by Alignerr
About The RoleWe're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, safer AI — and we need practi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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ServiceNow Developer with Vulnerability response (VR), Governance Risk & Complia...
Posted 3 days ago by ConfigUSA
Role: ServiceNow Sr DeveloperServiceNow development experience in modules such as Vulnerability response (VR), Governanc...
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- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Compliance Communications Monitoring Officer – 6 Months Temp
Posted 4 days ago by Prime Personnel
A prestigious international Bank is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer who can support them on a project with Com...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, United Kingdom
Regulatory Compliance Officer – 6 Months Temp/potential Temp to Perm
Posted 4 days ago by Prime Personnel
A prestigious international Bank is seeking a dynamic individual to join its busy Compliance department.This role is for...
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- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, United Kingdom
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Depositary Control Officer, Client Portfolio Compliance M/F
Posted 4 days ago by Caceis
Job summaryWhat is the opportunity? CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into...
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- Category Outside
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- Location Putrajaya, Malaysia
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About Our Compliance Contract Roles in Reading
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 Reading?
The Thames Valley corridor's concentration of global technology and telecommunications companies defines Reading's contracting character almost entirely. Several firms maintain their UK or European headquarters in and around the town, sustaining deep hiring activity across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and IT programme delivery. This heavy technology skew means Reading lacks the breadth in finance, government, or construction found in comparably sized cities, but within its specialism the depth is exceptional. Proximity to London means the two markets overlap significantly, with many contractors working interchangeably across Reading and west London engagements. Rates closely track London levels for technology roles, typically sitting no more than 5 to 10 per cent below, reflecting the calibre of employers and the intensity of competition for specialist skills.
How much do compliance contractors usually earn in Reading?
Contract rates for compliance roles in Reading typically range from £368 to £683 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many compliance vacancies in Reading are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 compliance contract roles across the site, with Reading showing strong demand. Data reviewed up to July 2026.