Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Are you a compliance professional who can think beyond the checklist?

We're working with a fast growing technology lifecycle business that helps organisations securely manage their IT and electronic assets, from deployment and recovery through to remarketing, recycling and responsible end of life processing.

With a growing international vendor network and customers who expect high standards of security, sustainability and compliance, they're now looking for a Compliance Specialist to take ownership of a key part of their compliance programme.

The Role

You'll primarily own Downstream Vendor (DSV) compliance and onboarding , while acting as the day to day backup to the Senior Manager.

You'll assess vendor certifications, permits and supporting documentation against R2v3, ISO requirements and internal standards . This isn't simply about checking paperwork. You'll need to interpret requirements, use your judgement and make decisions you can confidently defend.

You'll manage around 50 domestic and international vendors , oversee 100+ compliance documents annually, support customer due diligence and contribute to the development of the wider compliance programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Own DSV onboarding, compliance reviews and ongoing documentation.
• Interpret and apply R2v3, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Assess vendor evidence and make approve, reject or escalate decisions.
• Manage certifications, renewals and compliance records.
• Act as the day to day backup to the Senior Manager .
• Support audits, corrective actions and programme improvements.
• Respond to customer RFPs, questionnaires and due diligence requests.
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments.
• Conduct vendor and site visits, with approximately 25% travel .

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years' experience in compliance, quality, environmental, regulatory or supplier compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and/or ISO 9001 .
• Experience interpreting standards and applying them to real world situations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence making and defending compliance decisions.
• Strong communication and advanced Excel skills.
• Comfortable using SharePoint, ERP systems and AI tools .
• Experience with R2v3, ITAD, electronics recycling, reverse logistics, waste management or auditing would be advantageous.

Why Consider It?

• Real ownership of a critical compliance programme.
• Opportunity to build and improve , not just maintain, processes.
• Exposure to international vendors and customers.
• Clear career progression as the business grows.
• Fully remote, US based role.

If you're looking for a compliance role where judgement matters as much as technical knowledge, we'd like to hear from you.