Compliance Manager- Third Parties

Are you passionate about driving ethical business practices and managing third-party risk? We’re looking for a Compliance Manager – Third Parties to help ensure YouGov works only with trusted partners and operates in full alignment with anti-bribery, fraud, and sanctions regulations.

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.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):

1. Third-Party Compliance Program Development

○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.

1. Vendor and Partner Due Diligence

○Conduct risk assessments, background checks, and due diligence on thirdparty entities.

○Evaluate contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

1. Monitoring and Auditing

○ Perform regular audits and assessments of third-party compliance practices.

○ Address and remediate compliance gaps or violations identified during reviews.

1. Regulatory Adherence

○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.

1. Risk Management

○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.

1. Incident Response and Investigations

○Investigate incidents involving third-party non-compliance or breaches of contract.

○Develop and oversee remediation plans to address compliance issues.

1. Reporting and Governance

○Prepare compliance reports for senior leadership and regulatory bodies as needed.

○Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of thirdparty compliance initiatives.

These are the essential you will need to get an interview:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or vendor management, with a focus on anti-bribery, third-party due diligence, risk assessments, and supporting procurement processes
• Strong understanding of third-party risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in compliance management tools and platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field

Behavioural competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and third parties
• Excellent problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to complex challenges
• Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively across teams

It would be great if you had these too, but we’ll support you if you don’t:

• Advanced certifications (e.g. CCEP, CTPRP)
• Global experience working across different jurisdictions or regions

What can you expect when you become a YouGover? 

• In the UK you’ll get 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays throughout the year to take a well-earned rest, plus 1 extra day off for your birthday. In addition to this YouGov offers a designated day off that you can use to rest and recharge as we understand the importance of health and wellbeing
• You will also have the option to work abroad for up to 30 days in a calendar year  
• We’re big on learning, so all YouGovers have access to the vast number of courses to help develop your career
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme 
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance 
• Health Cash Plan 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Workplace Savings Plan 
• Eyecare Vouchers 
• Annual Season Ticket Loan 
• Corporate Gym Membership Discount