Compliance Specialist

The Company:

A supplier of high-quality metals and materials, Goodfellow specializes in the research and development sectors with a strong focus on science and industry. Our technical teams have worked on materials that have contributed to scientific breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, the fight against COVID-19, and have been used in probes that have travelled through space as far as Saturn.

Established in London in 1946, Goodfellow now supplies materials globally and holds offices in the UK, France, Germany, USA and China. Today, backed by the prestigious Private Equity firm Battery Ventures, Goodfellow is on an exciting trajectory with a strong mergers and acquisitions strategy and ambitious goals to achieve our growth targets.

Goodfellow has successfully completed the acquisition of Potomac Photonics, headquartered in Baltimore, USA. Potomac is a distinguished microfabrication company renowned for its expertise in quickly and cost-effectively developing miniature products and bringing them to market. With capabilities spanning micro-machining of polymers, metals, ceramics, and glass, Potomac achieves specifications that surpass traditional manufacturing processes.

https://www.goodfellow.com/ 
https://www.potomac-laser.com/ 
https://www.battery.com/company/goodfellow/ 

The Job:

You will provide with timely and accurate regulatory and industry advice to the business, regular risk reporting and compliance monitoring over key controls and risks to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of monthly and quarterly compliance reports to the business
• Update & manage REACH/RoHS/Conflict Mineral & any other relevant product compliance data to maximise the data available in the system and ensure clear internal & external communication of this data
• Monitor, investigate and report on any product compliance & regulatory requirements which could impact on the activities of the business. Devise a plan to overcome any obstacles which may arise as a result of these requirements
• Communicate changes in product compliance policies & procedures throughout the business
• Manage & lead internal audits. Support external audits
• Be actively involved into internal training experience given to other departments across multiple jurisdictions
• Document all trade & Customs procedures to allow integration of these procedures into the Quality system
• Support Goodfellow’s Compliance Manager with the collation of accurate information to meet regulatory reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Implement reporting and other compliance obligation.

Key Requirements:

• Act as lead in compliance monitoring including customer journey reviews, monitoring and key risk/control reviews
• Ensure that workloads of the department/team are prioritised to meet deadlines set by the business
• Remain motivated to perform well and encourage others in the team to do the same
• Take ownership of tasks and issues that arise and either address these or delegate onto suitable colleagues
• Achieve the department's targets and goals
• Determine and report on departmental KPIs

Key Expectations:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good technical product/industry knowledge
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative to drive activities and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt style and approach in different environments
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to challenging and changing business demands
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve results

Salary:

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Plus: Company Healthcare, Company pension (5% company contribution), Company Sick Pay, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance cover, 22 days Annual Leave, rising to 25. Plus a range of employee benefits provided through our insurances provider. Details will be provided.
In addition, there is free car parking, free tea and coffee and social events during the year.

All employees are required to live by the company values:

Continuous Improvement:

• Acknowledge the shortcoming and limitations within yourself and your team and take action to mitigate these.
• Seek ways to improve and enhance Goodfellow working practices.
• Be receptive to new ideas and practices to improve the results within your team.
• Implement solutions and changes positively and encourage the same within your team.
• Encourage your team to provide solutions not problems.
• Be receptive to feedback for your own and team’s performance.
• Go above and beyond.
• Actively seek feedback from your teams’ customers to ensure their needs and expectations are met.

Responsibility:

• Knowledge of managing the commercial impact of a team.
• Ability to meet both personal and departmental KPIs.

One Team:

• Regularly communicate the progress of the department/teams’ efforts based against the operational plan and business objectives.
• Build a positive and healthy working relationship with all colleagues in your team and company.
• Communicate with all colleagues in a professional, calm and assertive manner.
• Be flexible to the needs and requirements of other teams.

Customer Centric:

• A mindset that puts the customer at the centre of everything we do.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude towards opportunity.
• Exhibit a positive approach and treat all colleagues, clients etc with dignity and respect.