Global Compliance Manager – 6 months contract

Location Glasgow/UK

Hybrid

Purpose of Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compliance Manager to lead and manage the Company’s global compliance program, ensuring adherence to external regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions in which we operate. This role is critical in maintaining our commitment to ethical business practices and regulatory integrity.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit and Chief Compliance Officer, the Compliance Manager plays a strategic role in ensuring the company’s adherence to global regulatory requirements and ethical standards. This role is essential in maintaining the integrity of the organisation’s operations by proactively identifying compliance risks, implementing effective controls, and fostering a culture of compliance across all levels of the business.

The Compliance Manager will provide compliance advice for the company’s ethics and compliance function, including bribery and corruption, trade sanctions and export control, antitrust and competition laws, privacy (including GDPR), and human rights and anti-modern slavery.

What we offer: At Weir, we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive, including a competitive benefits package. Through our ‘We are Weir’ framework, we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation.  

Health & Wellbeing: As a global organisation there isn’t one single solution that will enable us to take a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing.  We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them. 

Grow your Own Way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must go down. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives. 

Be You and Belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where everyone's contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. 

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Program Development & Oversight – this includes making decisions on compliance risks and overseeing compliance reporting and responding to potential violations. Also, making independent decisions on compliance risks, policy interpretations, and issue resolution.Due Diligence & Risk Management – identifying compliance risks and proposing mitigating strategic initiatives. Also providing compliance input on M&AsStakeholder Collaboration – Partner with internal teams to identify and mitigate compliance risks and ensure that 3rd parties understand and adhere to compliance expectations.Reporting, Training & communication – providing reports on compliance activities and delivering targeted ethics and compliance training programs.Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCEP, CRCM) is preferred.Experience in a compliance role in a multinational environment.Good understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.Good knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, GDPR).Proven experience in policy development, investigations, and training delivery.

Must be permanently authorised to work in the country to which you are applying, without sponsorship.

We are Weir! Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability – helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family.  We are proud of our unique blend of talent, technology and culture.  We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life! 

For additional information about what it’s like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page. 

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.  

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