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NQC
NQC
51 – 200 Employees
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NQC develops supply chain compliance management platforms that help organisations understand and reduce the environmental, social and governance impacts of their suppliers. Combining procurement expertise with technology, the company supports risk identification and responsible business practices across multiple tiers of global supply chains. Its platforms are used by the UK Government, trade associations and more than 300,000 organisations in the automotive, aerospace and defence sectors.
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Compliance and ESG Governance Specialist

Oversee ESG regulation, internal audits and rating independence for NQC’s supply-chain risk management platform. Turn regulatory requirements into practical controls and maintain reliable due-diligence processes.

GBUnited KingdomHybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredCompliance

Description

  • Research global ESG rules and translate compliance requirements into audit frameworks and operational controls.
  • Review validation data, sampling methods and team workflows to find gaps, improve consistency and address conflicts of interest.
  • Maintain audit records, compliance policies and documentation that reflect changing regulations and withstand external review.
  • Guide ESG governance and rating independence, embedding relevant standards throughout the data validation process.
  • Train and brief staff on independence rules, ethical boundaries and conflict-of-interest policies.
  • Take on other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, regulatory compliance, sustainability, finance or a related discipline.
  • Experience with regulatory frameworks overseen by ESMA or the FCA, or work within an entity regulated by either authority.
  • Knowledge of European and UK ESG regulations, including CSRD, and practical experience managing conflicts of interest and rating independence is desirable.
  • Experience in internal audit, regulatory compliance, risk management or quality assurance, ideally in SaaS, financial technology, or credit or ESG ratings.
  • Strong research and investigative abilities, including auditing data workflows, spotting process deviations and translating complex rules into usable controls.
  • Ability to manage an audit from start to finish independently, while working diplomatically across functions and maintaining professional boundaries in a small team.
  • Interest in corporate transparency and accountability, with a commitment to ethical data standards in the global ESG sector.
  • Consistent motivation and reliability in carrying out duties across different situations.
  • Clear exchange of ideas, views and information to build shared understanding.
  • Acts in line with NQC’s values, with integrity and openness, and challenges unacceptable conduct.
  • Plans and prioritises work and resources to improve performance and reduce errors.
  • Applies creative thinking and welcomes opportunities for change.
  • Collaborates across teams, contributes as a team member and supports colleagues.

Benefits

  • Hybrid arrangement with 60% of working time in the office.
  • Salary sacrifice scheme.
  • 25 days of annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Learning and development access through the iHasco platform.
  • Virtual GP access at any time.
  • Life assurance worth four times salary after six months.
  • YuLife employee discounts and wellbeing platform.
  • Regular company socials and events.

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