Saira Kashif
Basingstoke,Hampshire
Summary
Delivery-focused professional with experience supporting and leading work across regulated environments, including audits, contract consolidation, training delivery, and team coordination. Strong stakeholder engagement and risk awareness, with a practical approach to translating governance requirements into effective operational processes. Distinction holder in the ICA Advanced Certificate in Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Compliance Team Lead
First Intuition South Limited
Reading
2025.01 - Current
- Line management and overseeing workload allocation and performance in achieving compliance objectives.
- Delivered compliance training sessions to different teams, increasing policy adherence.
- Provided senior management with insights on regulatory changes and updated policies for enhanced risk management.
- Oversaw consolidation of three regional apprenticeship contracts into a single agreement following a merger.
- Championed national charity strategy, generating over £10,000 through fundraising efforts and engaging presentations to audiences of up to 300.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Compliance Officer
First Intuition Limited
2023.01 - 2024.12
- Lead the development and implementation of compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Conduct audits, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to mitigate compliance breaches.
- Design and deliver compliance training sessions to groups of up to 50 staff, improving policy awareness and adherence.
- Advise senior management on regulatory developments and revise policies to support effective risk management.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to embed compliance into business operations.
Temp HR Assistant
Salvation Army
2022.11 - 2023.01
- Assisted in recruitment processes by screening CVs and coordinating interviews.
- Maintained employee records and ensured they were up to date and compliant with legal regulations.
- Supported onboarding processes for new hires, including training coordination and documentation.
Healthcare Partner
Lloyds Pharmacy
2017.08 - 2022.10
- Provided healthcare advice and dispensed prescription medications.
- Ensured legal compliance and accuracy of prescriptions, maintaining high standards of confidentiality.
- Managed communications with healthcare professionals and suppliers to ensure operational efficiency.
- Zero-hour contract
Graduate Intern
Ministry of Justice
2022.07 - 2022.09
- Liaised with judges, barristers, and solicitors to coordinate court hearings and managed interpreters under time constraints.
- Prepared reports regarding defendants' custody time limits and suggested improvements for court efficiency.
- Analysed financial data related to court costs, recommending strategies to reduce adjournments and optimize resource usage.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Governance, Risk, and Compliance
International Compliance Association
Law LLB - Law
Newcastle University
2019.01 - 2022.01
Skills
- Operational Delivery
Experience supporting and leading delivery of operational initiatives, coordinating activities across teams, and ensuring workstreams progress against agreed objectives and timelines - Risk, Issue, and Action Management
Skilled in identifying operational and delivery risks, assessing impact, tracking actions, and implementing practical mitigations to maintain continuity and quality - Process & Policy Implementation
Strong experience translating policy and regulatory requirements into clear, workable processes that support day-to-day operations and consistent delivery
- Change & Training Delivery
Designed and delivered training to support operational change, improve consistency, and embed new ways of working across teams - People & Workload Management
Proven line management experience, including workload planning, prioritisation, performance oversight, and supporting team development to meet delivery objectives - Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination
Confident communicator working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align priorities, resolve issues, and deliver shared outcomes
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Compliance Team Lead
First Intuition South Limited
2025.01 - Current
Compliance Officer
First Intuition Limited
2023.01 - 2024.12
Temp HR Assistant
Salvation Army
2022.11 - 2023.01
Graduate Intern
Ministry of Justice
2022.07 - 2022.09
Law LLB - Law
Newcastle University
2019.01 - 2022.01
Healthcare Partner
Lloyds Pharmacy
2017.08 - 2022.10
Advanced Certificate - Governance, Risk, and Compliance
International Compliance Association