Location: Kingdom Head Office, Newton-le-Willows  Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE  Hours: Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week  Working Pattern: Monday-Friday  Contract: Permanent

Shape Governance. Drive Compliance. Protect the Future.

Are you a strategic compliance professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact?

At Kingdom, we're looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Compliance & Data Protection Manager to lead our Compliance Centre and play a pivotal role in protecting, strengthening and enhancing our governance, compliance and regulatory frameworks across the Group.

This is more than a compliance role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted business partner, influencing senior stakeholders, driving continuous improvement, championing best practices and helping shape the future of compliance, governance, risk and data protection within a growing national organisation.

If you're passionate about creating robust compliance cultures, navigating complex regulatory environments and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Kingdom?

At Kingdom, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe exceptional talent deserves exceptional rewards, meaningful career opportunities and a workplace where you can thrive.

As a growing and dynamic organisation, we are committed to investing in our people, recognising success and creating opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.

What You'll Receive

 Salary up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)

 Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

 24 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

 Additional Attendance Reward Day

 Ongoing Professional Development & Industry Training

 Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

 Employee Recognition & Reward Programmes

 High-Impact Leadership Position with Group-Wide Influence

 Collaborative, Supportive and Values-Driven Culture

 Opportunity to Drive Strategic Compliance Initiatives Across a National Business

About the Role

As Compliance & Data Protection Manager, you will lead the delivery of compliance excellence across Kingdom, ensuring the organisation remains compliant, audit-ready and operationally resilient.

You'll take ownership of a broad and varied portfolio including:

• Corporate Governance
• Compliance Assurance
• Data Protection & GDPR
• Risk Management
• Health & Safety Compliance
• ESG & Sustainability Reporting
• Quality Management Systems
• ISO & Industry Accreditations
• Internal & External Audits
• Regulatory Compliance

You'll work closely with senior leaders across the business, providing expert guidance, managing risk proactively and ensuring compliance remains a strategic enabler of organisational success.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced compliance professional looking to elevate their career within a respected and growing organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead Compliance Excellence Across the Group

• Drive the development and delivery of Kingdom's compliance strategy.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Compliance Centre.
• Embed a culture of accountability, governance and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert advice and assurance to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging legislation, regulatory changes and industry developments.

Champion Data Protection & Information Governance

• Lead and maintain Group-wide GDPR compliance.
• Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for data protection.
• Manage SARs, DPIAs, data breaches, complaints and investigations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
• Promote a culture of privacy, accountability and best practice.

Strengthen Risk, Health & Safety & Business Assurance

• Drive risk management initiatives and compliance assurance activities.
• Lead incident investigations and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure robust controls, governance frameworks and compliance registers are maintained.
• Support organisational resilience through proactive risk mitigation strategies.

Own Audits, Accreditations & Quality Systems

• Lead external audits, inspections and accreditation renewals.
• Maintain ISO standards, Quality Management Systems and industry certifications.
• Manage corrective and preventative