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

35 days holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Sabbatical
Enhanced family leave
Pension scheme
Plus, more of the perks you deserve

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance