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Legal · Cossington, London · Hybrid

Senior Risk & Compliance Manager

Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable

The Role and the Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to take ownership of our risk, compliance and governance capability.

As the organisation grows and regulatory complexity evolves, you'll be responsible for ensuring our risk and compliance frameworks remain effective, proportionate and aligned with business priorities, acting as a trusted strategic adviser to senior leadership on complex regulatory matters across consumer protection, data protection and financial services.

You'll lead the development and implementation of the organisation's risk and compliance strategy, driving transparent decision-making and embedding regulatory awareness across the business.

You'll also play a key role in supporting strong corporate governance practices and board reporting

What You’ll Do

  • Design and maintain Blue Light Card’s enterprise risk and compliance frameworks, governance structures, risk registers and monitoring processes, ensuring they remain proportionate, effective and aligned with organisational growth

  • Lead and oversee regulatory compliance across key areas including FCA perimeter considerations and financial promotions, Consumer protection regulation, Advertising standards, Data protection and privacy and Fraud and consumer risk 

  • Design and maintain compliance controls, policies, training and monitoring processes to support regulatory compliance across the organisation

  • Monitor and horizon-scan regulatory developments including FCA, FSMA, Consumer Duty, ASA/CAP, CMA, CPRs and data protection frameworks and support the organisation in responding appropriately to regulatory change 

  • Provide practical and commercially focused guidance on new products, partnerships and customer journeys, particularly in relation to financial services, utilities and regulated consumer sectors

  • Identify opportunities to utilise technology, data insights and automation to enhance compliance monitoring and governance oversight

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to the risk and compliance team, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability and high standards within the function 

  • Build strong working relationships and deliver guidance, training and tools to help teams understand regulatory obligations and manage risk effectively

  • Promote a culture where risk and compliance considerations support responsible business growth and informed decision-making

  • Support board and committee governance processes 

What You’ll Bring

  • Significant risk and compliance experience working at pace, in a high growth technology business

  • Proven people management experience leading and developing a small team, setting clear expectations and driving high performance

  • Strong knowledge of relevant UK regulatory frameworks spanning consumer protection, data protection and financial services regulation, including FCA perimeter considerations, Consumer Duty and financial promotions

  • Proven ability to act as a trusted strategic adviser to the business on complex regulatory matters, translating regulatory requirements into practical, commercially relevant guidance and balancing risk appetite with commercial opportunity

  • Experience supporting regulatory considerations across multiple jurisdictions or cross-border environments

  • Strong stakeholder management skills and a track record of engaging with senior leadership to influence decision-making in fast-moving teams

  • Familiarity with modern compliance monitoring tools, automation or regulatory technology solutions

  • [Not essential but beneficial] Experience working in private equity backed businesses, supporting organisations during periods of growth or regulatory change

Our Culture

Our mission is simple – make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It’s what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service.

We don’t just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special.

We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers – either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren’t able to offer fully remote working.

Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. In the event of a high number of applications, we’ll prioritise candidates who meet both the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working and flexible hours

  • EV charging and free parking onsite at HQ

  • 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days

  • A company bonus scheme

  • Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts

  • Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions

  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with employer NI savings reinvested into pensions

  • Enhanced parental leave and absence leave

  • Healthcare cashback plan

  • Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders

  • Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches

  • Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light’s Up and annual Shine awards

  • Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks)

  • Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)

  • Strong learning and development culture and personal growth fund

#LI-Hybrid

Department
Legal
Locations
Cossington, London
Remote status
Hybrid
Legal · Cossington, London · Hybrid

Senior Risk & Compliance Manager

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