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Project Coordinator - UK
Posted 4 days ago by 83zero Limited
The role of Project Coordinator / Project Controller involves supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security proj...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior Communications Officer - Pride in Place
Posted 4 days ago by Manchester City Council
The Senior Communications Officer for the Pride in Place programme will be responsible for driving creative communicatio...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, UK
Events Manager (Maternity Cover) 12 months FTC
Posted 5 days ago by UK Management College
The Events Manager at UK Management College is responsible for planning and delivering a variety of events across multip...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Project Coordinator
Posted 5 days ago by 83zero Limited
The Project Coordinator / Project Controller role is focused on supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security pr...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Compliance Officer Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a compliance officer contractor do?
Compliance Officer contractors are engaged to help organisations manage their regulatory obligations, implement compliance frameworks, monitor adherence to rules and policies, and respond to regulatory change or enforcement activity. The work varies significantly by sector, but commonly includes maintaining compliance policies and procedures, conducting compliance monitoring and testing, managing regulatory relationships and correspondence, preparing for and supporting regulatory examinations, providing compliance advice to business lines, and overseeing training programmes. Compliance Officer contractors are deployed most frequently in financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, legal, and other regulated sectors where the consequences of regulatory failure are significant.
The core competencies for Compliance Officer contracting include combine a strong technical understanding of the relevant regulatory framework with practical experience implementing and operating compliance controls in a regulated business environment. In financial services, knowledge of FCA and PRA rules and expectations, including Consumer Duty, MiFID II, SMCR, and relevant prudential requirements, is widely expected depending on the business type. In healthcare and pharmaceuticals, familiarity with MHRA requirements and GxP compliance standards is the relevant expertise. Across all sectors, the ability to interpret regulatory requirements practically, engage constructively with regulators, and advise business stakeholders without creating unnecessary operational friction is the hallmark of an effective Compliance Officer contractor.
What is the market like for compliance officer contractors?
The Compliance Officer contract market is notably reliably busy specialist markets within financial services and other regulated industries. Regulatory change driven by the FCA, PRA, and European regulators continues to generate sustained demand for compliance contractors who can implement new requirements quickly and effectively. Consumer Duty implementation, operational resilience, and ESG disclosure requirements have all created significant compliance contracting demand in financial services over the past two years. The market is resilient to economic cycles, as compliance spend is largely non-discretionary. Experienced Compliance Officers with relevant regulatory knowledge and sector experience command rates that reflect the expertise required.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do compliance officer contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for compliance officer roles in Manchester typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many compliance officer vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 compliance officer contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.