Compliance Coordinator

Compliance & Audit Coordinator

Colchester | Hybrid working (2–3 days office-based)
Salary: £34,000 + benefits

We are recruiting an experienced Compliance & Audit Coordinator to join a highly regarded professional practice in Colchester. This is a key role supporting the firm’s commitment to regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, working closely with the Audit & Compliance Manager and wider business.

The organisation is driven by quality, governance, and attention to detail, and you will be embedded within a supportive, knowledgeable team that provides full training, coaching, and ongoing development from day one.

The role

As Compliance & Audit Coordinator, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of the firm’s audit, compliance, and assurance activities, helping maintain professional standards and robust control frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

* Providing high-quality administrative and coordination support to the Audit & Compliance Manager and team

* Managing professional body certificates, regulatory portals, and document control systems

* Overseeing the Audit & Compliance portal, ensuring timely responses to quality standards and enquiries

* Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and arranging travel and accommodation

* Reconciling team credit card statements and supporting ad-hoc finance administration

* Managing Client Feedback Questionnaires, analysing responses, and reporting insights to support service improvement

* Assisting with the scheduling and delivery of internal and external audits, including BMS and ISMS standards

* Working closely with IT on new starter compliance processes, supplier questionnaires, equipment procurement, and device rollouts

* Supporting subcontractor and sub-consultant onboarding to ensure procurement and compliance requirements are met

* Tracking vulnerabilities, threats, and corrective actions using ISMS-Online, contributing to continual improvement initiatives

* Acting as a key point of contact for the Audit & Compliance function, ensuring effective communication and workflow

About you

This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a structured, regulated environment and takes pride in accuracy and accountability.

You will bring:

* Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

* Excellent attention to detail and time management

* Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

* The ability to learn new systems quickly and work calmly under pressure

* A proactive, professional approach to compliance and audit support

What’s on offer

 * £34,000 salary

* Hybrid working with flexible hours

* Discretionary bonus

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + festive shutdown

* Up to 2 additional paid volunteering days

* Monthly social events

* Health cash plan

* Pension contributions

* Clear opportunities for career development within compliance, audit, and governance

For more information, please contact Joel Fletcher at Prescient Group.

If you meet the criteria, please submit your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear back within 7 days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be retained for future opportunities in line with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018