Compliance Administrator

Flourish Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking a Compliance Administrator to join their supportive team. You will ensure candidates are fully vetted and compliant for work in schools. No previous compliance experience required but attention to detail is essential. The role offers fantastic benefits including a commission-earning opportunity and a 4.5-day work week (paid for 5). Apply now to join a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Benefits

36 days holiday including 3 weeks off in summer

Quarterly Team socials

Smart-casual dress code

Reduced working hours in school holidays

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Comfortable and confident on the phone.

Responsibilities

• Screen candidate documents and applications.
• Carry out compliance checks (DBS, qualifications, registrations).
• Chase references and liaise with referees.
• Support candidates through the compliance process.
• Update reports and systems.
• Maintain candidate training portal.
• Handle queries over the phone and by email.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Target-driven

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Job description

Do you believe attention to detail is your superpower?
If so, you might be the Compliance Administrator we’re looking for!

We’re on the hunt for a Compliance Administrator to join our fabulous, friendly, and super supportive compliance team of 4. No previous compliance experience is needed – we’ll teach you the ropes – but it is essential that you consider attention to detail your ultimate superpower.

The Offer

• Base salary c£26,000 per annum
• Excellent benefits including a 4.5 day working week (but paid for 5!)
• Commission-earning opportunities

About Flourish Education

We’re a leading supplier of Teachers and Education staff to schools across the Midlands. Our Compliance Administrators are a key part of our success – ensuring that candidates are fully compliant and ready to work safely in schools.

Working within education recruitment is fast-paced and sometimes challenging – but incredibly rewarding. At Flourish, we’re a friendly, slightly bonkers, supportive bunch who genuinely care about what we do – and each other.

About the Role

As a Compliance Administrator, you’ll work closely with candidates, referees, governing bodies and our Recruitment Consultants to ensure our teachers and support staff are fully vetted and ready to go. You’ll need excellent communication skills and the ability to work at pace while juggling multiple tasks.

You’ll also need to be comfortable and confident on the phone, as a big part of your day will involve speaking to candidates, referees, and colleagues to move things along quickly and clearly.

Your key responsibilities as a Compliance Administrator will include:

• Screening candidate documents and applications
• Carrying out compliance checks (DBS, qualifications, registrations)
• Chasing references and liaising with referees
• Supporting candidates through the compliance process
• Updating reports and systems
• Maintaining our candidate training portal
• Handling queries over the phone and by email

What We’re Looking For

The ideal Compliance Administrator will:

• Hold GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Be confident, professional, and target-driven
• Have excellent communication skills – phone, face-to-face, and written
• Be comfortable and confident speaking on the phone regularly
• Love ticking off a to-do list and working through tasks with precision
• Genuinely enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment

Development & Benefits

We believe in autonomy, accountability, and supporting our team to grow. We’ve got exciting growth plans, we want you to be part of them.

Our Compliance Administrators enjoy a host of fantastic benefits including:

• Commission earning opportunities
• 4.5 day working week (after probation – paid for 5!)
• 36 days holiday, including 3 weeks off in the summer
• Reduced working hours in school holidays (8am–3pm)
• Friday early finish
• Monthly tailored training & coaching
• Quarterly Team socials and recognition awards
• Smart-casual dress code
• Easily accessible Northfield office – with free parking nearby
• An open, friendly team culture with senior leaders who genuinely listen

Our term-time hours are 7:30am–5:00pm, with reduced hours in school holidays. We’re based in Northfield, Birmingham, with great transport links – easy to reach from Kings Norton, Cotteridge, Selly Oak, Longbridge, Quinton, Bromsgrove, Redditch and more.

If this sounds like your kind of role – and you’re ready to bring your A-game as our next Compliance Administrator – apply now or give Jessie a call for more info.

We can’t wait to meet you!