Compliance Officer | Full-time, Permanent | Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2026

The Leys; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Further training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic Compliance Officer to manage ISI compliance, risk management, and business continuity across its schools. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing audits and interpreting legislation for various stakeholders. This role offers opportunities for personal development within a supportive team environment that prioritizes safeguarding and inclusivity. Applications must be submitted by 9:00 am on 2 March 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in data protection and management.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage ISI compliance and risk management for both schools.
• Conduct audits and interpret legislation for non-specialists.
• Support the compliance team through various independent projects.

Skills

Data protection

Risk management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Full Time | Permanent Post | 37.5 hours per week

Salary £37,000

Working for The Leys & St Faith’s Schools Foundation

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-orientated Compliance Officer to manage ISI compliance, risk management, incident management and business continuity, based across both schools in our Foundation. To be successful in the role, you will be able to work independently and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders. You will be a collaborative team player, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. You will have experience in data protection and management, able to undertake audits, and interpret and explain legislation & procedures to non-specialists.

The Compliance Department offers potential for further training, and this role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to develop and make the role their own. The successful candidate should be able to follow direction but also use initiative and experience to make appropriate decisions. They should expect to work on a range of independent projects at any one time, supporting the wider Compliance team.

For a full description of the role please see the Role Profile & Person Specification.

About the Foundation

St Faith’s seeks to be a happy, inclusive and supportive community which welcomes families from all religious and cultural backgrounds. Underpinned by Christian values, we nurture every child as an infinitely valuable and uniquely gifted member of the St Faith’s family.We aim to cultivate strength of character, distinguished inter-personal qualities, distinctive leadership ability and a keen sense of social responsibility. Our innovative and future-focused education builds on a strong academic heritage and promotes excellence in all areas.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.

Applications with a covering letter, should be sent to addressed to Hannah Fox (Bursar at St Faith’s) via email to [emailprotected] by 09.00 am on 2 March 2026.

We will review applications on receipt and reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the closing date, if a suitable candidate is found. An early application is therefore encouraged.

This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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