Compliance Officer – Risk & Compliance Team

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Compliance Officer to help shape and mature the compliance function at Version 1. This is a strategic opportunity to work directly with the Head of Risk & Compliance and the DPO to build a robust compliance framework that supports our business objectives, regulatory obligations, and ethical standards.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in compliance and data privacy, and who is eager to contribute to the development of a high-impact function. Internal company knowledge and experience will be considered strongly in lieu of formal compliance or privacy experience, especially for candidates who have demonstrated cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and a commitment to governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and controls across the organisation.
• Support the DPO in fulfilling data protection obligations, including DPIAs, breach response, privacy training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.
• Lead internal compliance reviews and support external audits.
• Collaborate with business units to embed compliance into operational processes.
• Contribute to the development of compliance training and awareness programmes.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of compliance registers and reporting dashboards.
• Assist business units in the development of mitigation plans to address identified compliance risks.
• Ability to assist on the risk responsibilities of the team as required.
• Coordinate and undertake continuous improvement activities and promote best practice across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong understanding or interest in GDPR and data privacy principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence across teams.
• Professional certifications are a plus but not required.
• Internal candidates with strong organisational knowledge and a passion for governance are highly encouraged to apply.
• Experience with ISO, SOC, NIST is beneficial but not required.
• Understanding of AI is beneficial but not essential.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner

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