Compliance Officer

TES FE News; Epsom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to support the Director of Finance and Operations. The role involves maintaining health and safety policies, managing GDPR requests, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates have experience in compliance, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. This is an impactful role focused on the safety and sustainability of the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance (education or similar environment).
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Detail-focused, flexible, and professional.
• A team player with a keen interest in compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain H&S policies, risk assessments, and records.
• Handle GDPR requests and manage data retention.
• Keep disaster recovery plans up-to-date.
• Support the school’s Climate Action Plan.
• Manage compliance requests and uphold safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Compliance experience in education

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to support our Director of Finance and Operations in keeping the school safe, compliant, and sustainable. This varied role covers Health & Safety, GDPR, disaster recovery, sustainability, and wider compliance matters.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain H&S policies, risk assessments, and records, including asbestos management.
• Handle GDPR requests, manage data retention, and liaise with the Data Protection Officer.
• Keep disaster recovery plans up-to-date and coordinate crisis communications.
• Support the school’s Climate Action Plan and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage other compliance requests and uphold safeguarding procedures.

About You

• Experience in compliance (education or similar environment).
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Detail-focused, flexible, and professional.
• A team player with a keen interest in compliance.

Why Join Us?

Make a real impact on the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our school while working across a variety of compliance areas.