Assistant Compliance Officer

Bristol

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £45,000 - depending on experience

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 additional days flexi leave
• Parental benefits including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically for this role you will work 2-3 days on-site.

MBDA are looking for an Assistant Compliance Officer to work within the UK Compliance Team in the deployment of the MBDA Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Compliance Programme.

The Role:

This role is an integral part of the Legal & Compliance function, ensuring controls are robust and effective, promoting positive communication on all such aspects across the workforce, and signposting individuals who require specialist advice as and when required.  The role will require familiarity with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring that all matters are conducted in an ethical manner.

• Manage the entire cycle of the ABC Compliance Programme within MBDA UK, providing assistance to the UK Compliance Team on all matters relating to the policies and procedures that form the company's Anti-Bribery Management System;
• Act as an advocate for the ABC programme, attending Group meetings and forums as part of the MBDA UK Team;
• Build and maintain effective relationships across the business, promoting the development of a culture of integrity within MBDA UK so that the ethical principles, compliance rules and values of MBDA prosper;
• Assist the Deputy National Compliance Officer in the planning and implementation of the Compliance Training Path in MBDA UK, working with colleagues in Learning & Development to ensure all relevant training courses are scheduled as required;
• Maintain records and reporting associated with the management of Business Advisers, ensuring data is up-to-date and reportable for senior stakeholders (CECRO, DMD, UK MD);
• Actively participate in the management of third-party suppliers, attending weekly reviews and ensuring information is updated in a timely manner post-meeting;
• Support the Deputy National Compliance Officer with Offset/IIC engagement, planning and facilitating quarterly meetings and preparing data that is fit for purpose to undertake due diligence checks;
• Manage queries relating to Donations & Sponsorship, Gifts & Hospitality and Conflicts of Interest;
• In the event of an internal or external audit, support the Deputy National Compliance Officer and/or National Compliance Officer in the preparation and response to any request for information;
• Maintain knowledge, skills and expertise relating to Business Ethics & Compliance by keeping up to date with legal and regulatory changes, and corruption case history.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to build strong and productive working relationships across the UK and Group teams;
• Experience of working in a similar sector is desirable;
• Knowledge and experience of tools such as EProc/Ivalua, MS Excel and ability to utilise online tools associated with internal procedures;
• Willingness to maintain knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and associated legal cases.

What's in it for you?

• This is a great opportunity to get exposure to a large multi-national business and the unique experiences it brings. This includes working across NatCos and building networks with other functions.
• You will be encouraged to learn and share your experiences through company-wide training and knowledge sharing.
• Longer term there is the opportunity for development in a demanding and fast-paced area of the business.

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.