Compliance Officer

The Supply Register Ltd.; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. is seeking a Compliance Officer to join the team in Leicester/Nottingham. You will guide candidates through pre-employment checks, manage onboarding compliance, and uphold regulatory standards under the Regional Compliance Manager.

Ideal candidates have at least 12 months in education compliance, strong organisation, and excellent communication. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience working in a compliance role in education.
• The confidence and motivation to work independently.
• The ability to work to operate with strict timeframes.
• Excellent organisation skills to manage a high volume of candidate files.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Guide all candidates through pre-employment checks (DBS, references, right to work).
• Collaborate with resourcing and partnership teams to ensure a smooth candidate journey.
• Manage a high volume of candidate files with tight deadlines.
• Identify compliance gaps and support corrective actions.
• Stay up to date with legislation changes (KCSiE, APSCo).
• Escalate compliance concerns and/or breaches to Head of Quality & Compliance.
• Assist in preparing for external audits with the team.
• Update internal CRM with compliance information.
• Suggest improvements to the candidate journey to management.
• Coordinate with regional team to clear files efficiently.
• Meet/exceed KPIs to contribute to team success.
• Ensure documentation is stored securely per GDPR.

Skills

Compliance experience

Independent worker

Time management

Organisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Reporting to: Regional Compliance Manager

Location: Leicester / Nottingham

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum

The Supply Register are an education recruitment managed service provider working in partnership with Multi Academy Trusts & Colleges across England and Wales. Our vision is to transform recruitment in the changing world of education & our mission is to become the sector's most trusted education recruitment company.

The Supply Register are recruiting for a Compliance Officer to join their team.

Under the leadership of the Regional Compliance Manager, you will be part of the wider compliance team and will support the region in guiding candidates through the full onboarding and compliance process, whilst maintaining the highest regulatory standards.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Guide all candidates through all pre-employment checks, including DBS checks, referencing and right to work checks.
• Work with the resourcing executive and wider partnership team to provide an excellent overall candidate journey
• Effectively manage a high volume of candidate files, often with strict deadlines
• Identify compliance gaps and support with corrective actions
• Stay up to date with changes in legislation such as KCSiE and APSCo
• Escalate compliance concerns and/or breaches to the Head of Quality & Compliance
• Work collaboratively with the wider compliance team to prepare for external audits
• Accurately update internal CRM system with compliance information
• Consistently aim to refine and improve the candidate journey, making recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with the wider regional team to ensure that candidate files are cleared efficiently
• Meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to effectively contribute to the overall team s success
• Ensure all documentation is stored securely and in line with GDPR guidance

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 12 months experience working in a compliance role in education
• The confidence and motivation to work independently
• The ability to work to operate wite strict timeframes
• Have excellent organisation skills to manage a high volume of candidate files
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent attention to detail

Benefits of working with The Supply Register

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing every anniversary (to maximum 29)
• Private health care plan
• 50% off Gym membership
• Annual awards
• Free onsite parking at the head office
• An extra day annual leave for your birthday every year
• Company pension