Compliance Officer / Policy Specialist / Governance Manager
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About the Role
The Royal Library seeks a part-time Compliance Officer / Policy Specialist / Governance Manager for a hybrid role in Dubai. Responsibilities include developing compliance policies, monitoring regulatory requirements, and advising stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and implement compliance policies and governance frameworks that support the library’s operations and strategic objectives
- Monitor regulatory requirements, assess risks, prepare compliance reports, and advise internal stakeholders on policy interpretation and best practices
- Review procedures for alignment with legal and ethical standards, coordinate internal audits or controls, and support training and awareness initiatives related to compliance and governance
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments and locations, requiring clear documentation, structured analysis, and consistent follow up on agreed actions
Requirements
- Strong skills in Compliance Management and Regulatory Compliance, including experience implementing policies and frameworks
- Solid Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical procedures
- Effective Communication skills, with clarity in written documentation and stakeholder engagement
- Good understanding of Finance as it relates to compliance, budgeting, and risk management
- Relevant academic background in law, public policy, business administration, information governance, or a related field
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid setting, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high ethical standards
- Proficiency in English
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Role Description
- This part time Compliance Officer / Policy Specialist / Governance Manager role is a hybrid position based in Dubai, with a combination of on site work and work from home arrangements.
- The role focuses on developing, updating, and implementing compliance policies and governance frameworks that support the library’s operations and strategic objectives.
- Day to day tasks include monitoring regulatory requirements, assessing risks, preparing compliance reports, and advising internal stakeholders on policy interpretation and best practices.
- The position involves reviewing procedures for alignment with legal and ethical standards, coordinating internal audits or controls, and supporting training and awareness initiatives related to compliance and governance.
- Collaboration with colleagues across departments and locations is central, requiring clear documentation, structured analysis, and consistent follow up on agreed actions.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong skills in Compliance Management and Regulatory Compliance, including experience implementing policies and frameworks.
- Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical procedures.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills, with clarity in written documentation and stakeholder engagement.
- Candidates should possess a good understanding of Finance as it relates to compliance, budgeting, and risk management.
- Relevant academic background in law, public policy, business administration, information governance, or a related field.
- Experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) roles within public institutions, cultural organizations, or international environments is beneficial.
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid setting, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high ethical standards.
- Proficiency in English; familiarity with European or international regulatory frameworks and library or cultural sector standards is an advantage.
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