Lead the Compliance Function. Champion Consumer Duty. Drive Regulatory Excellence.
We're partnering with a growing, digital-first insurance intermediary to appoint an experienced Head of Compliance on a part-time basis.
This is a standalone leadership role, offering full ownership of the firm's compliance function. Working closely with the Directors, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on compliance leadership, ensuring the business continues to meet its FCA regulatory obligations while supporting sustainable commercial growth.
We're seeking a pragmatic, commercially minded compliance professional who enjoys working within an entrepreneurial SME, where they can influence decision-making, strengthen governance, and build a positive compliance culture.
The Opportunity
As Head of Compliance, you will:
- Lead and develop the firm's compliance framework and regulatory strategy.
- Champion Consumer Duty, ensuring the business consistently delivers and evidences good customer outcomes.
- Strengthen governance through effective PROD 4 Product Oversight and Governance.
- Lead the firm's compliance approach to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR), including Conduct Rules, Certification and Fitness & Propriety requirements.
- Act as the trusted compliance adviser to the Directors and senior leadership team.
- Support business growth by providing commercially focused regulatory advice.
- Build a strong compliance culture that enables the business to grow confidently and responsibly.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the firm's compliance and regulatory framework.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with Consumer Duty, embedding customer outcomes into products, distribution, communications and decision-making.
- Oversee and continuously enhance the firm's PROD 4 Product Governance Framework, ensuring products remain appropriate for their target market throughout their lifecycle.
- Lead compliance oversight of SMCR, including Conduct Rules, Certification processes and Fitness & Propriety assessments.
- Develop, deliver and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Programme.
- Advise Directors on regulatory developments, emerging risks and FCA expectations.
- Ensure compliance with ICOBS, SYSC, PRIN and wider FCA Handbook requirements.
- Review and approve financial promotions.
- Oversee complaints governance, conduct risk and vulnerable customer considerations.
- Maintain and enhance compliancepolicies, procedures and internal controls.
- Support insurer audits, due diligence exercises and regulatory enquiries.
- Provide compliance input into new products, distribution arrangements and business initiatives.
- Deliver compliance training and promote regulatory awareness across the business.
- Foster a positive, collaborative compliance culture that supports both customers and commercial objectives.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced insurance compliance professional with the confidence to lead the compliancefunction within a growing business.
You'll have:
- Previous experience as a Head of Compliance, ComplianceManager or Senior Complianceprofessional within an FCA-regulated insurance intermediary or broker.
- Strong working knowledge of Consumer Duty and evidencing good customer outcomes.
- Excellent understanding of PROD 4 Product Governance requirements.
- Strong knowledge of SMCR, including Conduct Rules, Certification and Fitness & Propriety requirements.
- Detailed knowledge of ICOBS, SYSC, PRIN and wider FCA regulatory requirements.
- Experience developing and delivering Compliance Monitoring Programmes.
- Experience advising senior stakeholders on regulatory and conduct risk matters.
- A pragmatic, commercially aware approach to compliance.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to lead the compliance function within an ambitious and growing insurance business where compliance is recognised as a strategic business partner.
You'll enjoy:
- Part-time role (approximately 2–3 days per week)
- Hybrid working
- Salary circa £70,000 FTE
- Genuine ownership of the compliance function.
- Direct access to the Directors and senior leadership team.
- High levels of autonomy and influence.
- Opportunity to shape governance, compliance strategy and regulatory best practice.
- A collaborative, supportive and entrepreneurial culture.
Apply Today
To find out more, contact Francesca Franklin DL: 01483 668 701