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Kirsty Dunlop

Rosyth,FIF
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Kirsty Dunlop

Summary

Experienced and versatile professional with a strong background in risk management, compliance, customer service, and leadership. Proven track record in developing and embedding risk frameworks aligned with Consumer Duty, GDPR, and Anti-Greenwashing requirements. Brings operational management experience from serviced offices and a customer-focused mindset. Leadership skills honed as a Squadron Commander in the RAF Air Cadets, with expertise in training delivery and team development. Holds certifications in Regulatory Compliance, Management, Lean Six Sigma, and Education and Training. Strategic, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

The Phoenix Group
Edinburgh

Marketing Risk Manager
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Facilitated employee training on risk awareness, enhancing overall organisational safety culture.
  • Streamlined internal procedures with development of robust risk controls.
  • Prepared detailed reports on potential threats, informing corporate decision-making processes effectively.
  • Spearheaded data protection initiatives, safeguarding customer information and preventing breaches.
  • Established, monitored and reported on risk management metrics to assist with decision-making.
  • Supported compliance with GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant data protection laws.
  • Supported in implementation of local frameworks in support of Consumer Duty including delivery of training.
  • Worked with stakeholders to develop anti-greenwashing support and guidance for colleagues.

Azure Global
Dunfermline

Compliance Manager
01.2020 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Promoted proper regulatory knowledge throughout daily work.
  • Compiled relevant legal and administrative documents relating to inspections.
  • Regularly interpreted legislation to advise teams on necessary implementation advice.
  • Reviewed internal policy, procedure and guidance documents and implemented changes in line with industry & legal requirements.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex problems related to employee training, management and business direction.
  • Adapted session delivery to meet specific needs of professional learners within different environments.

Pico Business Solutions Ltd t/a Red Ark
Dunfermline, Fife

Registrations Manager
08.2016 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional client care and account management.
  • Facilitated on-site staff training, developing processes and procedures to increase operational accuracy.
  • Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
  • Employed outstanding communication and conflict-resolution abilities to deftly resolve customer complaints.

Liberty Business Centres
Rosyth, Fife

Business Centre Manager
02.2013 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Directed and supervised front-of-house operations, upholding company standards.
  • Actioned customer feedback to promote continued service improvement.
  • Implemented innovative ideas for improvement of centre's services and facilities.
  • Facilitated client meetings to secure new business opportunities.
  • Managed office supplies, ensuring smooth operations.

Education

International Compliance Association

International Advanced Certificate from Regulatory Compliance

Lean Six Sigma

Yellow Belt from Process Improvement
11.2024 - Current

The Open University

Professional Certificate from Management

Data & Marketing Association

Certificate from GDPR

The Open University

Microcredential from Risk Management

City & Guilds

from L3 Education & Training
06.2025 - Current

Skills

  • Operational risk knowledge
  • Risk Assessments
  • Process Improvement
  • Excel proficiency
  • Data analysis
  • Regulatory risk
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Decision making

Additional Information

Volunteer at 1145 (Dunfermline) Sqn, Royal Air Force Air Cadets - Officer Commanding 1145

  • Winner of the Currie Sword for the Best Officer in Scotland and Northern Ireland Region OC of one of the top four squadrons in the UK 2022 in the first year in post.
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Work Preference

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Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Timeline

City & Guilds

from L3 Education & Training
06.2025 - Current

Lean Six Sigma

Yellow Belt from Process Improvement
11.2024 - Current

Marketing Risk Manager

The Phoenix Group
06.2023 - Current

Compliance Manager

Azure Global
01.2020 - 05.2025

Registrations Manager

Pico Business Solutions Ltd t/a Red Ark
08.2016 - 01.2020

Business Centre Manager

Liberty Business Centres
02.2013 - 08.2016

International Compliance Association

International Advanced Certificate from Regulatory Compliance

The Open University

Professional Certificate from Management

Data & Marketing Association

Certificate from GDPR

The Open University

Microcredential from Risk Management
Kirsty Dunlop