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