ABOUT US

Distinct Cremations is proud to be an FCA accredited, specialist provider of direct cremation services and we are part of the Westerleigh Group. We offer direct cremation services for people wishing to choose a simple, affordable, fuss-free funeral. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional, high-quality care and excellent service to all our customers.
We received a Gold Trusted Feefo award for our service in 2024 and our Direct Cremation plans are rated 5 star by Fairer Finance.
Westerleigh Group has been building and managing Crematoria for 30 years and care for over 70,000 cremations and burials every year. We are the largest independent operator of crematoria in the UK, employing more than 500 empathetic and dedicated individuals

Requirements:

• Manages at both a strategic and operational level compliance with the Financial Conduct Authorities (FCA) rules and guidance.
• Provides support across the Group in relation to compliance with Data Protection and Financial Crime legislation.
• Manages all relationships, communications and information requests with regulated authorities including the FCA, ICO and FOS.
• Reports regularly to the Executive and the Board on regulatory compliance matters and conduct risk.
• Ensures the business is kept abreast of regulatory change.
• Delivers a risk based monitoring programme that assesses the adequacy of controls in the first line and recommends actions to address concerns where identified

PERMANENT ROLE

Are you a seasoned compliance leader with a passion for doing things the right way?
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking, values-led organisation, this could be your next big move.
Since 2021 we have been busy growing our first-class direct cremation service which offers individuals and families all over the country a simple alternative to a traditional funeral service. We received a Gold Trusted Feefo award for our service in 2024 and our Direct Cremation plans are rated 5 star by Fairer Finance.
Like many of our colleagues, you might not have considered this industry before, however with industry training provided and on-going career development, you will find this one of the most varied and rewarding opportunities you could ever imagine.

THE ROLE

We believe in an honest and transparent service, and relationships built on trust.
You’ll be leading the Compliance Function with 1 x Direct report – a Compliance Manager.

Requirements:

• Manages at both a strategic and operational level compliance with the Financial Conduct Authorities (FCA) rules and guidance.
• Provides support across the Group in relation to compliance with Data Protection and Financial Crime legislation.
• Manages all relationships, communications and information requests with regulated authorities including the FCA, ICO and FOS.
• Reports regularly to the Executive and the Board on regulatory compliance matters and conduct risk.
• Ensures the business is kept abreast of regulatory change.
• Delivers a risk based monitoring programme that assesses the adequacy of controls in the first line and recommends actions to address concerns where identified.

Regulated Responsibilities:

• SMF 16 Compliance Oversight – Distinct Funeral Plans Limited.
• DPO for Group entities.

Additional duties:

• Trusts – Point of contact for all of the Trust Servants, Investment Managers, Trustees, Actuaries, Auditors and Trust Administrators.
• Co sec duties for both the DFPL and Trustee Board, preparing agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking