Compliance Officer

Prospero Group; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment company in Southampton is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with safeguarding standards. You will manage vetting checks for educational professionals and maintain accurate documentation. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers structured career development and training opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunity to train as a Designated Safeguarding Officer

Structured career development plan

Market-leading commission structure

Qualifications

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Pride in maintaining compliance and safeguarding standards.
• Motivated by high standards and excellence in safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vetting and compliance checks.
• Produce weekly compliance reports.
• Liaise with schools and Local Authorities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Professional demeanor

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Compliance Officer - Education Recruitment - Southampton Office

The Role

Prospero Teaching is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join our growing education recruitment team based in Southampton.

As a Compliance Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring all safeguarding and vetting checks are thoroughly carried out for Teachers, Tutors, and Support Staff working across Leeds and surrounding areas. This is a crucial position where your work directly supports the safety and success of our schools and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out full vetting and compliance checks including:
• Right to Work & Identity verification
• DBS, safeguarding, and disqualification checks
• Qualification and training verification
• Employment history, reference checks & prohibition checks
• Following up with candidates and Consultants for outstanding documentation (via phone and email)
• Supporting Consultants with compliance queries and promoting best safeguarding practice
• Highlighting or escalating potential safeguarding concerns
• Liaising with schools, Local Authorities, referees, and professional bodies
• Maintaining accurate records and inputting data into internal systems
• Producing weekly compliance reports for Management
• Ensuring all branch activity complies with legislation, company policies, and sector standards, in line with direction from our Head of Compliance & Safeguarding

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining the highest compliance and safeguarding standards.

Ideal candidates will be

• Highly organised, with excellent time management
• Confident, personable, and professional
• Detail-oriented and meticulous in their work
• Motivated by high standards and safeguarding excellence
• Strong communicators (both written and verbal)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Desirable (but not essential)

• Previous experience in a compliance or safeguarding role, ideally within the education or recruitment sector
• Safeguarding training or certification

What We Offer

• Opportunity to train as a Designated Safeguarding Officer
• Structured career development plan
• Weekly, monthly, and annual incentives
• Full training delivered by industry experts
• Supportive team culture with clear progression opportunities
• Market-leading commission structure
• The chance to make a real difference in safeguarding and education

Join a team where your work is valued, your development is supported, and your role truly matters.

Apply today to become a vital part of Prospero Teaching's safeguarding and compliance mission