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Global Compliance Officer

Employer
Travel Trade Recruitment
Location
Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Salary
£50000 - £60000 per annum + Plus great company bemefits!!
Closing date
14 Nov 2019

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Sector
Tour Operator
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Job function
Operations

Job Details

I am recruiting for a Global Compliance Officer to work for a forward thinking and massively growing tour operator who are based in the Swindon area, this is an integral role ensures the business is protected on a global scale by taking all practical steps available to mitigate risks and exposures allied to the interests, care and safety of all consumers that travel with IC for whom IC is ultimately responsible. The successful candidate can expect a higher than average salary in the region of £50000 - £60000 plus some excellent company benefits which include company bonus scheme, pension contribution, medical benefits and discounted rates on travel!
The role has the dual responsibility:
*Of assimilating and ensuring compliance with the entire regulatory framework that is relevant and applicable to IC's business practices and the conduct of its workforce
*Whilst applying pragmatism to enable continuity of business operations without disruption, not least of which is relevant to selling, marketing and delivery of its products and services.
THE JOB:
Supplier contracts:
*Oversight of all legally binding documentation whilst liaising with internal legal advisers;
oapply appropriate rigour, e.g. obligations are with the relevant IC legal entity and legal jurisdiction is with the UK
oensure that appropriate indemnity provision is in place allied to IC's financial risks and exposures with passengers
oensure that fiscal and financial implications (inclusive of accounting requirements) are coherently and comprehensively reflected
*Support commercial colleagues to negotiate and achieve appropriate commercial terms.

Media and Talent contract management - IC buys media across multiple platforms (TV, Press, SocMed etc) and engages directly with talent for incorporating events (e.g. one-off concerts) within its travel offering.
Oversight and/or direct management of all above stated activities is required of this role.
Premise contracts - provide oversight; relevant to all premise running implications; leases, services, light, heat and power etc.
Insurance - ensure cover is aligned which actual and next 12 months projected business requirements and corporate profile.
Travel Industry Bodies and Regulations - (ABTA, CAA, Package Travel Directive etc)
*Timely preparation and completion of annual returns
*Ensure consistent application of general rules for ABTA and ATOL. E.g. Stop overs for cruise lines rules and regulations
*[Ensure that all obligations required of membership are satisfied without fail]

GDPR - Ensure appropriate and adequate compliance of this regulation allied to; ongoing business practice and conduct of ICs' employees.
IC Board Documentation - Ensure that appropriate records are in place for all decisions, actions and activities whereby a formal meeting minute and/or resolution is required.
Corporate and Branded Statements inclusive of terms and conditions - ensure that all such statements are in line with relevant regulation not least of which applies to consumer rights and interests not least of which encompasses; ABTA, CAA, AFTA, ATAS, TAANZ.
Bank Mandates - Ensure that all information required by the bank is maintained relevant and up to date, not least of which is applicable to authorisers and signatories.
Litigation - Liaise with internal and external legal advisers to manage and resolve all disputes and claims

Company Secretariat stakeholder management - Ensure appropriate lines of communication are in place allied to this role's duties and responsibilities together with prompt timely alert of risks and issues.
Skills set required:

Essential
*Extensive experience and sound knowledge of relevant UK legislation and regulations; not least of which is applicable to:
_Contracts
_Commercial Practice and
_Insurance cover
*Strong, assertive and process driven individual which ensures the business maintains compliance with policies and procedures
*Ability to challenge peers and superiors in a constructive and professional manner
*Must have high attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
*Experience of working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
*Ability to work under pressure and deliver results
*Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
*Must be highly self-motivated
*Willing and able to travel globally
*Sound MS Office capability

Desirable
*A recognised legal qualification
*Travel Industry experience
*As per first essential skill; extended to Australasia and EMEA

THE PACKAGE;
There is a very competitive basic salary on offer for this role which is in the region of £50000 - £60000 plus you will be entitled to the excellent company benefit scheme which includes company bonus, pension contribution, medical benefits and discounted rates on travel.

INTERESTED?
If you would like to be considered for this new & exciting Global Compliance Officer role please follow the instructions and click "apply" send your CV to Helenc@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk or call Helen Cassin on 01293 850647 for more information.

Company

TRAVEL TRADE RECRUITMENT
Travel Trade Recruitment handles vacancies from hundreds of employers each year. We have a wide variety of permanent and temporary job opportunities within all sectors of the travel industry, including business travel, tour operations, retail travel, and reservations.
We want to help you find the ideal travel industry job, make the next career step, and maximise your potential. We do this by finding out about you, as well as what is important to your career goals and lifestyle aspirations.

TRAINING
We also offer CRS training courses in the four major systems of Galileo, Sabre, Amadeus, Worldspan, and can advise which course would enhance your career.
Find more details at www.traveltradetraining.com

VOTED 'BEST UKTRAVEL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY'
Travel Trade Recruitment won three awards in 2009 for Best Travel Recruitment Consultancy, including 'Best UK Travel Recruitment Consultancy' at the Globe Travel Awards, Star Recruitment Consultancy at the Travel Bulletin Awards, and Travel Recruitment Company of the Year at the recent British Travel Awards. We are an official ABTA Industry Partner, Members of the Institute of Travel and Tourism (IATA) and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

All information supplied to Travel Trade Recruitment will be dealt with confidentiality. Your details will not be passed onto a Client without your specific permission.

Our service to job seekers is completely free. Contact your nearest office and speak our friendly consultants for free advice, or register for our online recruitment services at

www.traveltradejobs.com

London Office
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: london@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Birmingham Office
Tel: 0121 222 2624
Email: birmingham@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Manchester Office
Tel: 0161 923 6120
Email: manchester@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Leeds Office
Tel: 0113 394 4147
Email: leeds@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Scottish Division
Tel: 0141 248 5222
Email: scotland@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Temp Division
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: temps@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

 

 

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Telephone
0203 887 9444
Location
3rd Floor, 1 Aldgate
London
EC3N 1RE
GB

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