Compliance Officer

NFP PEOPLE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven charity is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure high-quality data and compliance with regulatory obligations. This role involves working collaboratively with teams to support data accuracy, continuous improvement and training on compliance processes. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience with databases, particularly in supporting vulnerable young people. This position offers a hybrid work model with benefits including 27 days of leave and a pension contribution.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

3% pension contribution after 3 months

Half day on the 1st Friday of every month

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with ability to follow processes accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data is captured accurately and entered into the database on time.
• Support development and improvement of data compliance procedures.
• Deliver training on compliance and data quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

IT skills (Excel)

Process improvement

Resilience

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce or similar)

Job description

Compliance Officer

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Compliance Officer to join a mission‑driven organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of care‑experienced young people through sustainable employment.

You will be working for a respected charity that supports young people facing significant barriers, ensuring that high‑quality, accurate data underpins service delivery, reporting, and funding compliance. If you are passionate about data, continuous improvement and supporting frontline teams to achieve impact, this role could be a great fit.

Position: Compliance Officer
Location: London Waterloo (hybrid – minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus the 1st Friday of every month as a half day
3% pension contribution after 3 months of service

Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2026 at 11.59pm

About the Role

As Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role within the Careers Team, working closely with Career Specialists and the Systems and IT Manager to ensure that data is accurate, consistent and captured in a timely way.

High‑quality data and reporting are essential to demonstrating impact, meeting contractual requirements and securing funding. You will support compliance across systems and processes, contribute to continuous improvement, and help ensure the organisation meets its obligations under GDPR and data protection legislation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Careers Team to ensure data is captured accurately and entered into the database on time
• Support the development, review and continuous improvement of data processes and compliance procedures
• Deliver staff training on compliance, data quality and reporting processes
• Support stakeholder and contract meetings, including evidencing compliance against contractual requirements
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and ICO guidance
• Work with the Systems and IT Manager and senior leadership to ensure organisational compliance
• Support the production of accurate records of service delivery, including monthly reports, KPIs and contract monitoring
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, quality and continuous improvement across the team

About You

You will be highly organised, analytical and confident working with data and processes.

You will enjoy working collaboratively with frontline teams, supporting them to understand and meet compliance requirements without losing sight of the organisation’s mission and values.

You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, confident communicating with colleagues at all levels, and motivated by contributing to meaningful social impact.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow and implement processes accurately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, supportive approach to working within a team
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and communicate these confidently to senior staff
• Experience managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel, with experience using databases or CRM systems
• Resilient, positive and resourceful, with the ability to work effectively in complex environments

Desirable

• Experience working with vulnerable or disadvantaged young people
• Understanding of statutory contracts, KPIs and evidencing requirements
• Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM systems

If you are passionate about data quality, compliance and supporting teams to deliver meaningful outcomes for young people, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.

You may have experience in roles such as: Compliance Officer, Data Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Systems Administrator, Operations Officer, Programme Support Officer, or similar compliance and data‑focused roles.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.