Compliance Manager

The National College

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An educational institution in Sheffield is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee all aspects of compliance, including GDPR and ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. This full-time position offers significant responsibilities in shaping the company's compliance approach and requires coordination with various internal teams. The role is designed for mid-senior level professionals looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance or quality assurance.
Proven experience with GDPR and ISO 9001.
Desirable background in education, technology, or similar.

Responsibilities

Act as Data Protection Officer, manage compliance policies.
Lead audit preparations and maintain ISO certifications.
Drive the process for obtaining ISO 42001 certification.
Conduct internal audits to identify areas for improvement.
Maintain documentation for compliance frameworks.
Develop and deliver training on compliance topics.
Advise leadership on compliance risks and best practices.
Coordinate with auditors and external partners.

Skills

Understanding of GDPR and data protection

Experience managing ISO 9001 and audit preparation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

Strong interpersonal skills

Comfortable using compliance tools

Self‑motivated and organised

Professional when engaging with leadership

Job description

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At The National College, we empower the education workforce to transform children’s lives. Our all-in-one platform helps schools, trusts and nurseries stay compliant, raise standards, and reduce staff workload — all through intuitive, powerful software.

As we continue to grow and evolve, maintaining strong standards across the business is a key priority. We are now seeking a Compliance Manager to help lead that work.

The Role

The Compliance Manager will oversee all aspects of compliance across the organisation. This includes maintaining GDPR practices, ensuring our ISO 9001 accreditation remains up to standard, and leading the process for achieving ISO 42001 certification. The role reports directly into senior leadership and will shape our company‑wide approach to data protection, quality assurance, and internal policies.

Job Responsibilities

GDPR: Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO), manage policies, and oversee responses to subject access requests
ISO 9001: Lead audit preparation, maintain certification, and resolve audit findings
ISO 42001: Drive the process of obtaining ISO 42001 certification (AI Management Systems)
Internal Audits: Conduct audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement
Policy Management: Maintain and update documentation for data protection, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks
Training: Develop and deliver internal training to support staff understanding of key compliance areas
Risk & Advisory: Advise senior leadership on compliance risks, industry developments, and best practices
Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and external partners
Collaboration: Work with internal teams such as IT and security to ensure alignment between compliance and systems

Job Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a compliance, quality assurance, or similar role
Proven experience with GDPR and ISO 9001
Background in education, technology, or a similar environment is desirable
Familiarity with ISO 42001 or other ISO standards is a plus

Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding of GDPR and data protection
Experience managing ISO 9001 and audit preparation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with internal teams and external stakeholders
Comfortable using compliance or data protection tools
Self‑motivated, organised, and proactive
Professional and diplomatic when engaging with senior leadership and external partners

Benefits