We’re recruiting an Operations Administrator (Compliance) on behalf of a well-established legal services organisation based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. This is a locum position for an initial period of four months, paying £18–£23 per hour depending on experience — with a genuinely flexible working arrangement once training is complete, requiring just one day per month in the office.
This is a varied, detail-driven compliance and administration role supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of compliance activities across the organisation. You’ll work closely with the Compliance Officer and a range of internal stakeholders, helping to maintain regulatory standards, manage quality accreditations and keep accurate compliance records. If you have a strong administrative background, a methodical approach and an interest in compliance within a legal or regulated environment, this is a solid short-term opportunity.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assisting with Lexcel and other quality accreditation compliance, including administration of applications, disclosure, training coordination and external liaison
- Identifying, managing and resolving regulatory and compliance issues, escalating to relevant stakeholders as required
- Ensuring compliance with training requirements including sourcing, scheduling and delivery of training to staff
- Administering internal policy, plan and procedure compliance reviews, including firm-wide quality file audits
- Maintaining all internal compliance, regulatory and training records and supporting expansion of the central register software across the firm
- Creating and maintaining Solicitors Panel Memberships and liaising with external regulators and auditors
- Building effective working relationships with colleagues across the business to support ad-hoc compliance projects
- Working collaboratively with the HR Operations team on compliance-related HR and recruitment queries, escalating complex matters appropriately
Skills/Experience:
- Previous experience in a relevant administrative or equivalent role — essential
- Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy — essential
- Confident, clear communicator — both written and verbal
- Professional and approachable manner with a customer-focused approach
- Methodical and consistent under pressure, with the ability to multitask effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- A clear understanding of confidentiality requirements
- Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- Experience in a compliance or regulatory role — desirable
- Familiarity with the Lexcel Practice Management standard — desirable
- Experience within a multi-site legal practice or public/not-for-profit environment — desirable
- An audit or compliance qualification — desirable
Hourly Rate & Working Hours:
£18–£23 per hour, dependent on experience. Locum contract for approximately four months. Initially 2–3 days per week in the Huntingdon office during training, reducing to one day per month once fully up to speed. Primarily remote thereafter.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £18–£23 DOE
- Highly flexible working arrangement once training is complete
- Varied, substantive compliance role within an established legal services organisation
- Supportive team with clear guidance and a well-structured compliance function
- Immediate start available