In this role, you’ll shape how we assess, onboard, and monitor third-party relationships—supporting risk-informed decisions and working closely with our Procurement and Legal teams. You’ll also act as a risk business partner, helping teams across YouGov manage and mitigate potential legal, financial, and reputational risks.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on building robust compliance processes, influencing ethical standards, and collaborating across global teams.
This is a hybrid role, requiring at least two days per week in the office. We support your work-life balance with a mix of in-office collaboration and home-based productivity.
Regrettably, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship, so you must be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis.
○Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive third-party compliance framework.
○Establish policies and procedures for evaluating and monitoring third-party compliance including managing delegated authority frameworks.
○Conduct risk assessments, background checks, and due diligence on thirdparty entities.
○Evaluate contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
○ Perform regular audits and assessments of third-party compliance practices.
○ Address and remediate compliance gaps or violations identified during reviews.
○Ensure third parties comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, Bribery Act, FCPA).
○Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update third-party compliance protocols accordingly.
○Identify and mitigate risks associated with third-party relationships, including cybersecurity, data protection, and operational risks.
○Maintain a risk register for third-party entities and prioritize mitigation actions.
○Work closely with the departments allocated to you on their responsibilities under the company’s risk register. 6. Training and Awareness.
○Provide training and resources to third-party entities to promote compliance awareness.
○Collaborate with internal teams to educate stakeholders on third-party compliance risks, developing and delivering a global training programme both online and in person.
○Investigate incidents involving third-party non-compliance or breaches of contract.
○Develop and oversee remediation plans to address compliance issues.
○Prepare compliance reports for senior leadership and regulatory bodies as needed.
○Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of thirdparty compliance initiatives.