Compliance & Operations Executive
Alberta View all jobs
- Malta
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain and safeguard all management systems and external certifications held by the organisation, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and other applicable industry or regulatory standards
- Manage document control systems, registers, and compliance records with accuracy and consistency
- Coordinate internal audits and systematically track corrective actions to closure
- Support external certification and surveillance audits across all approved schemes and accreditations
- Maintain up-to-date records to meet regulatory, certification and operational standards
- Monitor compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements escalating gaps to the Head of Compliance
- Support preparation for new certifications, renewals and scope extensions where required
- Ensure adherence to frameworks including data protection obligations
- Map business processes across departments to ensure clarity, accountability and alignment with approved procedures
- Identify inefficiencies, duplication or gaps in process implementation
- Recommend structured improvements to enhance consistency, accountability and control
- Standardise procedures across departments and subsidiaries to ensure uniform application
- Align operational processes with management system and certification requirements
- Support digitalisation initiatives (ERP/workflow platforms)
- Ensure documented procedures accurately reflect operational practice and are properly implemented
- Support enterprise risk assessments
- Track non-conformities and ensure corrective actions are implemented within agreed timelines
- Work with department heads to reinforce internal controls and compliance discipline
- Facilitate structured policy reviews and updates
- Assist in monitoring compliance obligations arising from certifications and regulatory bodies
- Provide structured reports, dashboards and summaries
- Manage and maintain organised records, files, and confidential documentation
- Prepare professional reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefs
- Issue meeting agendas, coordinate submissions, record detailed minutes, and ensure action follow-up
- Track executive action plans, manage deadlines and ensure consistent follow-through
- Provide backup front office support when required
- Monitor performance against quality, compliance and operational metrics
- Support the preparation of management review inputs and certification performance summaries
- 3–5 years’ experience in management systems and certification environments (ISO and/or other regulated or accredited schemes)
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining structured processes and ensuring procedural compliance
- Experience in audit preparation and corrective action tracking
- Strong administrative and executive support experience
- Exposure to ERP, workflow or digital systems preferred
- Experience in technical services, engineering, construction or regulated environments preferred
- ISO Internal Auditor Certification (mandatory)
- ISO Lead Auditor (preferred)
- Knowledge of additional certification frameworks will be considered an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across all organisational levels
- Proven ability to prepare professional reports, presentations and documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to reinforce compliance expectations in a professional manner while building trusted relationships with stakeholders
- Strong ownership of responsibilities with the ability to manage tasks from initiation through to completion
- Demonstrated ability to track actions, manage deadlines and ensure timely follow-through without reminders
- Strong planning, prioritisation and task-tracking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured and disciplined manner
- Maintains accuracy and consistency across documentation, certification records and reporting
- Demonstrates unquestionable integrity and ethical behaviour
- Exercises sound judgement and maintains high standards of professionalism and discretion
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Understanding of governance principles, compliance frameworks
- Able to anticipate issues and support management with structured, practical solutions
- Comfortable using systems to manage documentation, corrective actions and compliance registers
- Uses digital tools to improve tracking, visibility and administrative control
- Embraces and upholds the company’s values, mission, policies and governance standards
- Demonstrates a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Strives for continuous improvement and operational discipline
- Acts loyally and professionally when communicating on behalf of Alberta Group
- Respects established structures while constructively reinforcing accountability
- The job holder will carry out duties as directed by senior management within the reasonable scope of the role
- Responsibilities may evolve in line with organisational, governance or regulatory requirements