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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Compliance - **Company:** Simply Business - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £83,789.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Electronics, Large Language Models - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5889027056 ## About the Role * An experienced regulatory leader with a proven record of modernising compliance functions within regulated UK financial services. * Deeply knowledgeable about FCA frameworks (Consumer Duty, ICOBS, PROD 4), backed by a relevant senior qualification (e.g., ICA, CISI, LLM). * Experienced in digital distribution, e-commerce, and algorithmic or AI pricing governance. * An exceptional, plain-English communicator who can translate complex regulatory mandates into clear, commercial guidance. * Highly collaborative, with the strategic gravitas to build strong, trusted relationships across executives, boards, and regulators. * Agile, resilient, and energised by solving complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. ## Description Compliance isn't about ticking boxes or standing in the way of progress. At Simply Business, it's about enabling high-speed commercial growth, pioneering digital insurance journeys, and serving as a trusted partner to fuel responsible innovation while keeping our enterprise robust and reliable as we scale. As our Head of Compliance, you'll be a strategic, forward-thinking leader overseeing our entire UK compliance architecture. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you'll define and embed proactive regulatory frameworks that support ambitious digital tech, algorithmic pricing, and customer-first products-proving that strong governance and rapid business growth can go hand in hand. As one of our Head of Compliance, you'll: * Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team across Compliance Business Partnering, Monitoring, and Governance. * Own and execute our multi-year UK compliance strategy, ensuring regulatory expectations and Consumer Duty are embedded into our company DNA. * Act as our primary contact for regulatory authorities, holding key Senior Management Functions (SMF16 and SMF17). * Architect and continuously optimise proactive, risk-based compliance frameworks, oversight policies, and operational controls. * Partner closely with executive peers across Tech, Product, Finance, and Commercial to build compliant-by-design, frictionless operations. * Deliver high-impact, actionable insights and Management Information (MI) directly to the Board and Executive Leadership., (We know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.) We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work. Build the future of digital tech governance with us We are a technology-driven company redefining the insurance landscape. Here, compliance isn't a modern bottleneck-it's an active partner in innovation. If you are excited by algorithmic pricing models, scalable e-commerce journeys, and building a compliant-by-design future alongside brilliant tech, product, and data talent, we want to hear from you. Ready to make an impact? 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