Head of Risk, Compliance & Procurement

Head of Risk, Compliance & Procurement

£40,000 to £60,000

Hybrid, Tangmere, West Sussex

Are you a commercially astute professional with a sharp understanding of legal and operational risk with a passion for operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-moving environment where your work genuinely makes an impact? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for a Head of Risk, Compliance & Procurement to take full ownership of the compliance, legal, and safeguarding functions across our dynamic, multi-faceted business. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-responsibility role that spans both the UK and US markets, from safeguarding investigations and GDPR oversight to supplier contracts and US title verification.

Responsibilities:

As the key guardian of our company’s risk and compliance landscape, you’ll be responsible for:

Risk & Compliance Ownership

• Leading investigations into stolen vehicles and insurance disputes
  
  
• Ensuring GDPR and data compliance across operations
  
  
• Handling safeguarding concerns and liaising with police, insurers, and regulators
  
  Legal Oversight (UK & US)
  
  
• Reviewing and managing contracts, vehicle purchase agreements, and internal legal documents
  
  
• Maintaining legal separation across entities to minimise liability and tax crossover
  
  
• Ensuring US entity compliance with state-specific requirements
  
  
• Auditing all US legal docs to ensure clear separation, responsibilities, and protection
  
  Vehicle Title Verification (USA)
  
  
• Creating workflows for verifying ownership, identifying title fraud, and collecting the right documents
  
  
• Ensuring every purchase is backed by bulletproof verification
  
  Payments & Customer Convenience
  
  
• Innovating beyond traditional bank transfers to enhance seller convenience
  
  
• Testing new payment methods like PayPal or card links
  
  
• Reducing cancellations and friction in the transaction process
  
  CRM & Systems Revamp
  
  
• Replacing outdated CRM tools with efficient, structured solutions
  
  
• Improving tracking, handover, and relationship management across teams
  
  Operator’s Licence Oversight
  
  
• Ensuring full self-sufficiency and long-term compliance with our company operator’s licence
  
  Insider Risk & IP Protection
  
  
• Managing access to sensitive data and pricing tools
  
  
• Monitoring systems for suspicious activity and enforcing strong encryption policies
  
  Procurement & Supplier Management
  
  
• Negotiating the best value from our suppliers
  
  
• Regularly reviewing service providers and ensuring operational efficiency
  
  What We’re Looking For:
  
  
• Solid experience in risk, compliance, legal or procurement roles
  
  
• Understanding of both UK and US legal and operational landscapes
  
  
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  
  
• Experience handling legal documentation, safeguarding concerns, and data protection
  
  
• Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels—from suppliers to regulators
  
  
• A methodical, strategic mindset with an eye for both detail and big-picture risk
  
  Why Join Us?
  
  This is not a checkbox role. It’s a hands-on senior position where your judgment and insight will directly influence the direction of the business. You'll be joining a forward-thinking team that values initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
  Monday to Friday, 8.00am / 5.00pm
  
  £40,000 to £60,000 dependent upon experience
  
  Ready to take the lead? Apply now and help us build a stronger, safer, and smarter operation from the inside out.
  
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  
  Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
  
  Benefits:
  
  

• Company events
  
  
• Company pension
  
  
• Discounted or free food
  
  
• Employee discount
  
  
• Free parking
  
  
• On-site parking
  
  
• Work from home