Risk & Compliance Manager

Next 15 is a data and technology-led growth consultancy that employs nearly 4,000 people across more than 40 offices globally. Within our family of 22 consultancies and marketing businesses (our brands), we focus on solving our clients' growth problems.

Role overview

We're looking for a Risk & Compliance Manager to join our team on a 10-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Group Head of Risk & Compliance, you will play a key role in embedding a robust risk management framework, ensuring risk management processes are consistently applied across our brands, and fostering a culture of compliance. We operate a flexible hybrid working model, enabling you to work from our London office on Great Portland Street at least once a week.

As a Risk & Compliance Manager at Next 15, you will:

• Embed and continuously improve the organisation’s risk management framework, ensuring consistent application across all brands.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and investigate incidents to implement effective remediation plans.
• Develop and embed a compliance and policy framework tailored to the organisation’s needs, including delivering compliance-related training.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organisational policies, while developing metrics to track progress.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to create risk and compliance materials for presentation to the board, audit committee, and other key groups.
• Promote a culture of compliance across the organisation and provide guidance to policy owners and functional leads.

You will bring:

• Experience in risk management and compliance, including risk assessment, mitigation, and incident response.
• Knowledge of compliance principles, best practices, and frameworks.
• Experience in policy development and delivering compliance training.
• Experience engaging and managing senior stakeholders.
• Experience in analysing and interpreting risk and compliance data and metrics.
• Competency in using risk management software and tools.

And in return, Next 15 offers:

• Excellent salary
• 6% matched pension contributions
• 30 days annual leave
• Green Car scheme that saves you up to 40% on the cost of driving an electric car with a wide variety of cars to choose from
• Group Life insurance
• Flexible working
• Career progression
• Open and collaborative workplace culture

Why Us?

At Next 15, our people are our biggest investment and greatest asset. Whether it's creativity or analytical insight, we always look for people with a genuine passion for what they do, a desire to succeed and always endeavour to find new ways of working with clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We uphold and celebrate our differences. We do not discriminate. Regardless of your colour, race, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, social background, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status, you are welcome to join us. Just bring your whole self.