Compliance Support Officer

Compliance Support Officer

National Oceanography Centre, Southampton or Liverpool

Permanent

Full Time (37 hours per week)

£35,151 - £38,662

Who are we?

We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK’s leading institution for integrated coastal and deep ocean research. Through our ground-breaking research, collaboration, and game-changing innovation we work to gain a deeper understanding of our ocean, helping every living thing on our planet flourish.

We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community focused on solving challenging long-term marine science problems, underpinning international and UK public policy, business and societal outcomes.

The ocean has the potential to provide the solutions to so many of the social, economic and environmental challenges we face worldwide. To truly harness the value of the ocean, we put ocean research, science and discovery at the heart of our culture.

Join us in shaping the future of oceanographic research and contribute your unique perspective to our organisation.

About the role

The Compliance Support Officer will report to the Senior Internal Audit and Compliance Officer, this role is responsible for supporting the delivery of day-to-day compliance activities, ensuring organisational compliance and supporting delivery of the internal audit function. By taking a proactive and informed approach to compliance, the Compliance Support Officer will support NOC’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and best practices in governance and compliance.

The Compliance Support Officer will support the administrative function of the team, acting as a point of contact for staff queries, overseeing required compliance obligations and supporting policy and audit compliance. The role will help ensure that NOC staff remain informed, equipped, and aligned with the organisation’s legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations.

A key focus of the role will be designing and implementing governance training programmes tailored to different levels of staff across the organisation, as well as developing and delivering engagement initiatives that ensure all staff understand and uphold compliance responsibilities. The postholder will work closely with senior leadership, department heads, and internal stakeholders to assess training needs and ensure that governance and compliance remains an integral part of decision-making and day-to-day operations.

About you

You’re a proactive and professional individual with a solid understanding of governance and compliance principles, including internal audit practices and relevant legislation. You’re eager to build on this foundation, bringing a strong willingness to learn and grow within the role.

You have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and you’re confident managing multiple priorities under pressure. Your communication skills—both written and verbal—enable you to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders on complex and sensitive matters. You’re comfortable contributing to training delivery, supporting initiatives, and producing materials tailored to diverse audiences. You value collaboration, maintain confidentiality, and approach your work with curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why NOC?

We offer a generous set of benefits, including:

- 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays

- a 10% employer contribution pension scheme

- access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and anonymous support on mental, physical, emotional, health and financial issues

- access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards

- a Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories

- a great working environment with a number of social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations

- we are proud to be a Living Wage Employer

Location

This position can be based in Southampton or Liverpool. Our Southampton site is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking with over 40 EV charging points. The Liverpool centre is part of the University campus and is only a short walk from the city centre and Lime Street station.

The NOC has a hybrid working approach where for most positions staff can work from home up to 2 days per week. If you are interested in this position, but require a more flexible working arrangement, please contact the recruitment team using the contact details below.

We may be able to offer financial support for applicants who will need to relocate for this position.

Submitting an application

Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at [email protected] / 07355 676794.

Before submitting your application please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description and person specification.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position, as we strive to create a supportive and equitable environment where all voices are valued and heard.

Those seeking employment at NOC are considered solely on their qualifications, skills and experience, without regard to gender, gender identity, age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, relationship status, family status (including pregnancy / maternity leave) or any other protected characteristic.

There is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the position and declare a disability. NOC is an Investors in People organisation.

Date advert posted: 01/09/2025

Closing date: 29/09/2025 This vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.

Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.