🏢 About the Business Our client is a specialist international recruitment organisation operating across Oil & Gas, Marine, and Renewable Energy sectors, supporting global clients in highly regulated, safety-critical environments. Compliance is central to operations and plays a direct role in enabling client onboarding, tenders, contracts, and international workforce delivery. 💼 The Opportunity Our client is seeking a highly organised and commercially aware Compliance Manager / Officer to take full ownership of compliance across the business. This is a pivotal role sitting at the centre of operations, supporting: • Compliance & regulatory frameworks • Client onboarding and tenders • Contract management • Risk and insurance governance This is not a purely regulatory role — it is closely linked to commercial activity and business growth. 🔑

• 1. Compliance, Accreditation & Regulatory Governance
• Lead and maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications
• Manage Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) compliance and audit processes
• Maintain REC accreditation and ensure ongoing regulatory adherence
• Oversee Health & Safety compliance in partnership with external providers
• Ensure policies and procedures remain aligned with current legislation
• Act as key point of contact for internal and external audits
• 2. Contracts & Commercial Compliance
• Manage full lifecycle of client and supplier contracts
• Draft, review, and support contract negotiation processes
• Identify and escalate commercial and operational risks
• Support contractual governance across the business
• Provide cover for contract-related duties when required, including issuing documentation to contractor personnel on international assignments
• 3. Tender & Business Support
• Support end-to-end tender submissions
• Interpret requirements and coordinate internal stakeholders
• Compile compliance documentation and submission packs
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of all tender outputs
• 4. Insurance Management
• Manage annual insurance renewals (Employer’s Liability, P&I, D&O, Travel & Repatriation)
• Liaise with insurance brokers to obtain competitive terms
• Manage claims processes from initiation to resolution
• Provide internal guidance on insurance matters
• 🎯 Candidate Requirements
• Essential
• Minimum 4 years’ compliance experience
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and audit processes
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Commercial awareness and risk assessment capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Desirable
• Degree educated (not essential)
• Experience in regulated sectors (recruitment, maritime, energy, or similar)
• Exposure to contracts and/or tender processes
• Insurance administration experience
• 🌍 Working Environment & Benefits
• Office-based in Loughton, Essex
• Standard hours: 09:00 – 17:00
• Some hybrid flexibility after onboarding/probation
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension (after qualifying period)
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Occasional international travel opportunities
• 🚀 Why This Role?
• Our client offers a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation where compliance directly supports commercial success and global operations.
• You will work closely with leadership and play a key role in:
• Supporting international workforce solutions
• Enabling successful tender submissions
• Strengthening client delivery and governance frameworks
• Shaping how compliance supports business growth as the company expands

• Essential
• Minimum 4 years’ compliance experience
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and audit processes
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Commercial awareness and risk assessment capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Desirable
• Degree educated (not essential)
• Experience in regulated sectors (recruitment, maritime, energy, or similar)
• Exposure to contracts and/or tender processes
• Insurance administration experience
• 🌍 Working Environment & Benefits
• Office-based in Loughton, Essex
• Standard hours: 09:00 – 17:00
• Some hybrid flexibility after onboarding/probation
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension (after qualifying period)
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Occasional international travel opportunities
• 🚀 Why This Role?
• Our client offers a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation where compliance directly supports commercial success and global operations.
• You will work closely with leadership and play a key role in:
• Supporting international workforce solutions
• Enabling successful tender submissions
• Strengthening client delivery and governance frameworks
• Shaping how compliance supports business growth as the company expands

• Office-based in Loughton, Essex
• Standard hours: 09:00 – 17:00
• Some hybrid flexibility after onboarding/probation
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension (after qualifying period)
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Occasional international travel opportunities
• 🚀 Why This Role?
• Our client offers a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation where compliance directly supports commercial success and global operations.
• You will work closely with leadership and play a key role in:
• Supporting international workforce solutions
• Enabling successful tender submissions
• Strengthening client delivery and governance frameworks
• Shaping how compliance supports business growth as the company expands

Outreach Recruitment Ltd is a Malta-based recruitment agency connecting employers with qualified local and international talent across hospitality, retail, finance, technology, healthcare, construction, engineering, maritime, and other industries.

Compliance Manager vacancy in Loughton, Essex, UK. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates your plumbing experience and your current location or EU nationality.