Compliance Manager - UK
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Occupation
- Banking & Financial Services
- Location
- London, Greater London (Remote)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 12, 2027
About this role
Compliance Manager
Are you looking to have an impact and be part of something special, such as shaping the future of healthcare?
Do you want to protect over 9 million patient records and enable safe, compliant growth at a fast-growing HealthTech company? Are you ready to bring a commercial mindset to compliance, working with special category data where yourexpertisedirectlyimpactspatient care?
Sound like you? Keep reading.
AtSemble, we are on a mission to enable health professionals to amplify their impact. We improve the way healthcare is delivered to millions of people by providing doctors and their teams with powerful, innovative, intuitive, and secure software. Our cloud-based clinical system is already used by thousands of clinicians, making their lives easier and saving them money, while structuring their health data to help research.
We are a passionate and driven team, proud to unite under strong cultural drivers:
- Impact– We do work that matters.
- Collaboration– We are in it together.
- Human touch– We care deeply.
We are also quick to embracenew technologies: we have rapidly adopted AI internally, and we are always looking to work with people who are excited to augment their work with AI.
This role can be fully remote in the UK and France (with occasional travel to our London or Paris offices). We are unfortunately not able to consider candidateslocatedoutside these locations at this stage.
What you will be doing
When 16,000+ healthcare professionals trust us with 9 million+ patient records, every action matters.Data protectionand complianceare fundamental to our mission ofamplifying the impact of healthcare professionals.
As Compliance Manager,working closely with our Head of Complianceand ourGeneral Counsel,you'llplay a crucial role in upholding the standards that keep our patients, clients, and business protected.
- Safeguard sensitive healthcare data and enable safe, compliant growth: Ensure weoperateunder strict regulatory frameworksacross the UK, France and Ireland,including UK and EU GDPR, clinical safety standards, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials+,FRHDS, and the NHS Digital Data Securityand Protection Toolkit
- Develop andmaintaincompliance documentation: Create and improve policies, procedures, and frameworks that keep pace with our growth and evolving regulatory landscape
- Contribute to risk management and assurance:Maintainour risk register, conductDataProtection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and work with internal and external auditors to ensure our compliance positionremainsstrong
- Manage critical data protection processes: Handle data subject access requests (DSARs), complaints, and queries, ensuring we respond to patients and healthcare professionals with care and in line with our legal obligations
- Act as a trusted compliance advisor: Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance for product, engineering, and commercial teams, helping them move quickly while staying compliantandmaintainingup-to date knowledge of complianceor regulatorychanges on thehorizon
- Embed a culture of compliance across the entire company: Design and deliver training and enablementprogrammesso that everyone atSemble- from engineers to client-facing teams - understands that protecting the confidentiality, availabilityand integrity of personal data is everyone's responsibility
- Support clinical safety initiatives: Contribute to ensuring our platform meets the rigorous regulatory standards expected in healthcare and directlyimpactspatient care
What we are looking for
At this mid-level role atSemble, we expect you to work with a high degree of independence on day-to-day compliance matters, while collaborating closely with the Legal & Compliance team and stakeholders across the business.You'lltake ownership of core compliance processes and be a go-to resource for teams navigating data protection and regulatory requirements.
We'relooking for someone who brings a commercial mindset to complianceandunderstandsthatthisrole is to enable the business to grow confidently and safely. You know how to find pragmatic solutions that balance legal obligations with business needs.
Essentials
- At least 3+ years of practical experience working in a compliance, data protection, or privacy role within the UK
- Proven experience working within a SaaSstartup or scale-upagileenvironmentwith daily or weekly product releases.
- Experience with Electronic Health Record software
- Direct experience handling special category data, particularly health data, with an understanding of the heightened sensitivities and regulatory requirements involved
- Deep, applied knowledge of UK GDPR and EU GDPR,forexamplepractical experience conducting DPIAs, managing data subject rights (including DSARs), and responding to supervisory authority queries
- Strong communicationskills, with the ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal teams
- A commercialandpragmatic approach to compliance
Nice to have (not mandatory)
- Experience with vendor management.
- Proficiencyin French.
- Knowledge of French data protection regulation and regulatory frameworksrelating to health data.
- Direct experience in a clinical or healthcare setting,e.g.as a clinician, practice manager, or other healthcare professional.
What you'll get in return
- The great feeling of knowingyou'redoing something thatmatters:shaping the future of healthcare.
- £50,000–£60,000(based on your experience and the value youbring).
- Autonomy and ownership–we'llset the vision and share the context, then we trust you to run with things.
- 36 daysoff: 25 holidays + bank holidays + 3 extra days (birthday and 'feel good' days)
- Company equity– everyone is eligible forSembleshare options.
- Comprehensive health & wellbeing support– including private health insurance, mental health support, and free therapy sessions through Oli.
- Hybrid & flexible work environment– work from anywhere in the UK, with flexibility to work across Europe.
- Get the tech you need– the latest MacBook and your pick of equipment to set up your home office ergonomically.
- Work alongside an inspiring team– our founders have a successful startup exit, and your future colleagues are knowledgeable innovators in their field.
- Fantastic office space in Central London, right outside Monument — with a roof terrace, weekly events, natural light, and the occasional office dog.
- The usualperks: barista coffee, tea, fruit, happyhoursand team activities.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds andwalks of life, including those from groups typically underrepresented in the technology industry. We also encourage applications from disabled and neurodiverse candidates — if there are any adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.