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Job Title:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Compliance and Assurance Lead Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Chippenham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements&nbsp; Compensation:&nbsp; &nbsp; £40,000 + Benefits Role Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Full time / Permanent&nbsp; Role ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; SF68745Lead the Way in Compliance and Assurance ExcellenceAt Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Compliance and Assurance Lead at Lyneham, near Chippenham, Wiltshire.The role As a Compliance and Assurance Lead, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring our Electro-Mechanical Training Contract (EMTC) meets the highest standards of governance, compliance, and assurance. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will directly support national defence training, helping shape a safer future. You’ll work closely with leadership teams and stakeholders to uphold quality, drive continuous improvement, and influence strategic decision-making.Day-to-day you’ll be required to: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage the internal and external audit programmes and promote best practices in compliance and assurance.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Lead the development and delivery of quality assurance across EMTC and Babcock’s Global Business Management System. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Oversee policy control documents, SOPs, and coordinate quality compliance activities. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Drive governance processes and identify operational improvements with the Contract Performance Manager. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensure contract compliance and effective management of EMTC contractual obligations.This is a full-time role, totalling 37 hours per week, based at Lyneham. It offers hybrid working arrangements, with a mix of onsite and home working days.Essential experience of the Compliance and Assurance Lead: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Delivering external audits and managing audit programmes. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborating across cross-functional teams to support business and contract operations. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Applying business management principles in a complex organisation. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Implementing governance, assurance, and compliance frameworks. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Managing operational risk effectively.Qualifications for the Compliance and Assurance Lead: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Proven experience in managing and leading quality management systems, such as ISO 9001:2015Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS)&nbsp;security clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.What we offer<ul><li>Generous holiday allowance</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave</li><li>Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.</li><li>‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity</li><li>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Babcock International For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.&nbsp;We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email <a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing Date: 12/01/2026

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