Compliance Manager

Date: 06.05.2026

Reporting to senior leadership, the Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing compliance activities, management systems, governance processes, and regulatory alignment across the organisation.

The role ensures all management systems, certifications, operational controls, and compliance frameworks are consistently maintained, effectively implemented, and aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements.

The Compliance Manager provides ownership, oversight, and accountability across audit readiness, operational governance, process standardisation, and compliance reporting while ensuring continuous improvement and organisational discipline across certified and regulated areas of the business.

What we offer

Beyond a competitive package, joining Alberta Group means joining a team where your work shapes how the company grows. We offer:

Growth & Impact

• Genuine room to grow into a broader people role as you build trust and deliver results.
• A high level of autonomy – you will own your work and have real influence over how recruitment and development are run.
• Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and decision-makers across the Group from day one.
• A supportive, collaborative HR team that values openness, initiative, and continuous learning.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical insurance cover, which can be extended to dependents against a nominal administrative fee per person.
• Enrolment in our Employee Well-Being Scheme, promoting both mental and physical well-being.

Practical Benefits

• Company phone and mobile line.
• Annual work-attire allowance for office-based team members.
• Eligibility for the Alberta Team Member Discount, offered from numerous service providers and retailers across Malta.

Key Responsibilities
 

Management Systems & Certification Compliance

• Oversee and safeguard all management systems and external certifications held by the organisation, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and other applicable industry or regulatory standards
• Manage document control systems, registers, and compliance records with accuracy and consistency
• Lead internal audits and systematically track corrective actions to closure
• Oversee external certification and surveillance audits across all approved schemes and accreditations
• Ensure up-to-date records to meet regulatory, certification and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements escalating gaps to the Head of Compliance
• Ensure preparation for new certifications, renewals and scope extensions where required
• Ensure adherence to frameworks including data protection obligations

Operational Optimisation

• Map business processes across departments to ensure clarity, accountability and alignment with approved procedures
• Identify inefficiencies, duplication or gaps in process implementation
• Drive structured improvements to enhance consistency, accountability and control
• Ensure standardisation of procedures across departments and subsidiaries for uniform application
• Align operational processes with management system and certification requirements
• Lead and support digitalisation initiatives related to compliance and operational governance (ERP/workflow platforms) Ensure documented procedures accurately reflect operational practice and are properly implemented

Risk & Governance Support

• Oversee enterprise risk assessments and mitigation tracking Monitor non-conformities and ensure corrective actions are implemented within agreed timelines
• Work with department heads to reinforce internal controls and compliance discipline
• Facilitate structured policy reviews and updates
• Support  in monitoring compliance obligations arising from certifications and regulatory bodies
• Provide structured reports, dashboards and summaries

Executive Support

• Manage and maintain organised records, files, and confidential documentation
• Prepare professional reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefs
• Monitor executive action plans, manage deadlines and ensure consistent follow-through

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor performance against quality, compliance and operational metrics
• Support the preparation of management review inputs and certification performance summaries

 

The list of ‘Responsibilities’ appearing in this job description is neither necessarily exhaustive nor is any part of this job description permanent.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in management systems and certification environments (ISO and/or other regulated or accredited schemes)
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining structured processes and ensuring procedural compliance
• Experience in audit preparation and corrective action tracking
• Strong operational coordination experience
• Exposure to ERP, workflow or digital systems preferred
• Experience in technical services, engineering, construction or regulated environments preferred

 

Qualifications

• ISO Internal Auditor Certification (mandatory)
• ISO Lead Auditor (preferred)
• Knowledge of additional certification frameworks will be considered an asset

Required skills & Attributes

Communication & Professional Presence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across all organisational levels
• Proven ability to prepare professional reports, presentations and documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to reinforce compliance expectations in a professional manner while building trusted relationships with stakeholders

 

Ownership, Organisation & Follow-Through

• Strong ownership of responsibilities with the ability to manage tasks from initiation through to completion
• Demonstrated ability to track actions, manage deadlines and ensure timely follow-through without reminders
• Strong planning, prioritisation and task-tracking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured and disciplined manner
• Maintains accuracy and consistency across documentation, certification records and reporting

 

Integrity, Judgement & Professionalism

• Demonstrates unquestionable integrity and ethical behaviour
• Exercises sound judgement and maintains high standards of professionalism and discretion

 

Analytical Thinking

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Understanding of governance principles, compliance frameworks
• Able to anticipate issues and support management with structured, practical solutions

 

Digital Literacy & Systems Orientation

• Comfortable using systems to manage documentation, corrective actions and compliance registers
• Uses digital tools to improve tracking, visibility and administrative control

 

Company Culture Fit

• Embraces and upholds the company’s values, mission, policies and governance standards
• Demonstrates a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Strives for continuous improvement and operational discipline
• Acts loyally and professionally when communicating on behalf of Alberta Group
• Respects established structures while constructively reinforcing accountability