Current Vacancies
Posted 7 September 2026HR and Compliance Advisor
Independent consultancy | Fully remote across Europe | Up to approximately 15 hours per week
Lung Cancer Europe is looking for an experienced HR and Compliance Advisor to support our growing pan-European organisation.
This is a part-time, virtual advisory role for someone who can provide practical, proportionate advice across human resources, compliance and governance.
The successful candidate will work on a self-employed, independent contractor basis.
About Lung Cancer Europe
Lung Cancer Europe is the pan-European umbrella organisation for lung cancer patient advocacy.
We bring together organisations from across Europe to improve outcomes for people affected by lung cancer. Our work covers policy, research and awareness, including equitable access to early detection, innovative treatment and high-quality care.
About the role
The HR and Compliance Advisor will provide specialist advice and support to our President, Board and operations team.
The role will include:
Advising on HR policies and procedures
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and offboarding
Providing confidential advice on employee relations
Supporting the management of confidential HR records
Advising on remuneration, benefits and working arrangements across a distributed, multi-country team
Supporting our compliance framework, including GDPR, safeguarding and conflicts of interest
Maintaining governance documents, policy registers and the organisational risk register
Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments
Supporting due diligence for partnerships, grants and contractor engagements
Preparing compliance updates for the Board
Providing relevant input into funding applications and partner agreements
Attendance at the Lung Cancer Europe Annual Conference in April will form part of the engagement. Reasonable travel and accommodation costs will be covered in line with our expenses policy.
Who we are looking for
You should have:
Experience in an HR and/or compliance role, ideally within a non-profit, charity or membership organisation
Working knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements across European jurisdictions
A sound understanding of employment good practice
The ability to work independently within a virtual, distributed team
Excellent judgement and discretion when handling confidential information
Strong written and spoken English
Confidence working with a Board, senior volunteers and patient advocates
The ability to provide services on a self-employed, independent contractor basis
A formal HR qualification, such as CIPD or equivalent, would be an advantage.
Experience within a pan-European organisation, patient advocacy, healthcare or the wider non-profit sector would also be useful. Additional European languages and experience supporting Board governance are desirable.
Terms of engagement
Location: Fully remote, open to candidates across Europe
Time commitment: Up to approximately 15 hours per week. This is a guide for fee-setting and not a fixed working schedule.
Engagement: Self-employed, independent consultancy
Term: An initial 12 months, with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement
Fees: To be agreed with the successful candidate on a consultancy fee basis, such as a day rate or retainer
The Advisor will be responsible for their own tax, social security and insurance arrangements in their jurisdiction.
How to apply
Please email the following:
Your CV
A short covering statement outlining your relevant HR and compliance experience
Why you are interested in supporting the lung cancer patient advocacy community
Confirmation of your availability and ability to work on a self-employed, independent contractor basis
You can also download the full Terms of Reference below.