Compliance Officer

Fluent German and proven experience working with German regulatory authorities are essential for this position.

We are seeking a Compliance Officer to establish and maintain the regulatory, permitting, licensing, and operational compliance frameworks that support a growing engineering and manufacturing organisation.

Working closely with Operations and technical teams, you will coordinate compliance activities across facilities, construction, manufacturing, testing environments, supplier networks, and operational projects. You will engage directly with German authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure requirements are understood, actions are delivered, and compliance evidence is accurately maintained.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding technology-focused organisation operating within a highly regulated environment. The business is investing significantly in its operational capabilities and requires a strong compliance professional who can help build scalable, robust governance processes while supporting ongoing growth.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, operational governance, HSE compliance, risk management, or a similar role within a technical, industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within regulated industries such as advanced manufacturing, engineering, energy, chemicals, industrial production, infrastructure, transportation, or other safety-critical sectors.
• Knowledge of German permitting processes, environmental regulations, occupational health and safety requirements, construction compliance, hazardous-material controls, or industrial regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience working directly with German authorities, regulators, licensing bodies, inspectors, or public institutions.
• Fluent German and strong professional English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, stakeholders, and regulatory requirements simultaneously.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and collaborate effectively with engineers, operations teams, contractors, and external partners.
• Highly structured, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to problem-solving and compliance management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
• Long-term equity or incentive participation opportunities.
• Relocation support available where appropriate.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an innovative, high-technology organisation operating in a challenging and rewarding environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high level of responsibility and ownership. This role requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to manage complex compliance activities across multiple stakeholders and projects.