Group Compliance Officer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to operate at Group level, supporting the ongoing development and execution of our global compliance framework!

Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 – 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 27% of base salary
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Private Medical Insurance: Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit.

The opportunity:

This role plays a critical part in ensuring robust, consistent compliance practices across all controlled entities, in this high-impact position with international scope. You will lead and coordinate a network of local compliance officers, support senior leadership across multiple countries, and drive continuous improvement of compliance programmes.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree-level education (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, Compliance, or a related field
• Proven experience as an in-house compliance officer, ideally within an industrial or regulated environment
• Strong understanding of international anti-corruption frameworks (including UK law, Sapin II, and other applicable regulations)
• Proven experience working across multiple jurisdictions with exposure to global compliance programmes
• Ability to lead and influence a network of compliance professionals across different countries
• Experience supporting due diligence processes, risk mapping, and compliance programme development
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of fluency in English (additional languages beneficial)

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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.

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