Compliance Officer

Summary

£49,500 up to £66,000* per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

As the Compliance Officer you will join a dedicated and close knit team, reporting directly to the Director of Legal and Compliance.

This role will offer you responsibility and variety within a Department that ensures the company’s legal and compliance requirements are met efficiently and effectively. If you are a talented multi-tasker with a drive to deliver workable legal solutions to our large multi-faceted business, this is the ideal role for you!

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

‘To keep in line with company structure this tole will be called Compliance Consultant internally’

What you'll do

• Responsible for supporting the implementation and ongoing development of the company’s Compliance Management System including Fraud and Bribery prevention, Competition Law, Groceries Supply Code of Practice and Whistleblowing arrangements
• Supporting the company procedures and providing relevant training to our employees to comply with exiting and upcoming relevant legal requirements
• Evaluating business objectives and regulatory developments, and propose compliance solutions within the firm's risk tolerance and regulatory requirements
• Horizon scanning to detect emerging risks and changing legislation relevant to the business
• Providing ad-hoc UK compliance advice on a wide variety of queries from the Sales Regions and UK and International Head Office departments
• Anticipate changes in regulatory regimes such as the Competition and Markets Authority and Groceries Code Adjudicator. While communicating and implementing the appropriate changes with our policy and procedure owners
• Ensuring the business is up to date with regulatory compliance matters to continue to trade legally
• Assist the business in establishing their policies and procedures and Key Operating Procedures (KOP‘s) to avoid regulatory and reputational risk

What you'll need

• A degree in English or German law with a minimum of a 2:1 degree is desirable
• In-house Compliance Management experience in dynamic and fast-paced transactional environment
• Preference given to candidates who have experience in Retail/ FMCG/ Consumer goods industry
• Understand the needs of our customers both internal and external, ability to grow a Compliance program by continuously building and iterating
• Prior management responsibility for compliance operational activities working with European regulatory requirements, national and international laws.
• Experience in dealings with matters as Fraud and Bribery prevention, Competition Law, Groceries Supply Code of Practice and Whistleblowing is desirable
• Ability to manage to meet regulatory requirements, specified service level agreements and key performance indicators
• Ability to combine a good eye for legal detail with big picture commercial considerations
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of seniority
• Ability to work independently, managing conflicting priorities with ease and efficiency
• Due to the sensitivity of material held by the team, discretion and adherence to security processes are absolute requirements for the role
• Knowledge of the German language is desirable but not essential

What you'll receive