We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.
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Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance? We are looking for a dynamic Legal and Compliance Manager to join the Business Operations team working with us to navigate the world of contracts, compliance and procurement.
About EngineeringUK
Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.
Our vision is that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.
Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.
In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.
We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
We are guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:
* We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard.
* We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision.
* We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment.
* We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding.
* We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals.
About the role
This role supports the Associate Director of Business Operations and the wider organisation in providing robust legal and compliance services covering contract review and negotiation, GDPR, Safeguarding, Insurance and Internal Audit. Reporting to the Associate Director Business Operations you will be expected to work closely with the Executive Team and other members of staff to aid the effective running of the organisation.
This role also leads on procurement across the organisation working with teams to ensure the charity is getting value for money for the goods and services it sources. This position is highly visible and involves regular interaction with all levels of the organisation, including the board, as well as external partners and funders. Therefore, we seek an individual with experience in working closely with these groups of stakeholders.
The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and may involve some travel in the UK. We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and the option for a flexible start and end to the working day in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.
Person specification
Essential Skills / Competencies:
* Significant experience of contract reviews including risk identification, negotiation and editing of boiler plate contracts.
* Significant experience of the UK GDPR and relevant data protection legislation.
* Experience of Safeguarding.
* Able to provide advice and to know when to seek legal advice in relation to company law, GDPR and Safeguarding.
* Experience of working with people across an organisation to support and encourage them to deliver to deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders across all levels both internally and externally, for example including colleagues, partner organisations and industry professionals.
* Ability to work independently and prioritise own tasks and time, while also managing multiple tasks concurrently.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work to deadlines.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages such as PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
* Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Education / level of experience:
* Qualification in contract law.
* Experience of working in a small to medium sized organisation with charity status.
* Experience of Juro or similar contract lifecycle management systems.
EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong. This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.
We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.
Applying for this role
Applications
If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.
The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on 4th March.
Interviews
Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.
We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form.
We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 6th March. If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.
First interviews will be held on 11th March.
What can we offer you?
* Competitive salary 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week.
* Competitive pension (10% employer contribution).
* Annual bonus opportunity.
* Flexible working A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Life Insurance (4 x salary).
* Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI).
* Annual private health check for all employees over 40 once they have completed their probationary period and to employees over 35 after 3 years’ service.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Yearly flu vaccination.
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