Compliance Officer

Standguide Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services organization in Liverpool is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure audits and compliance checks align with company standards. The role requires attention to detail and proactive problem-solving. The ideal candidate should have Level 2 English and Maths, effective communication skills, and a full UK driving license for travel. This position offers a range of benefits, including training, generous leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

CPD training opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Company health plan

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Paid sick days (5-10 per year)

Qualifications

• Experience in quality systems planning and implementation.
• Full UK driving license for travel to Centres.
• Ability to deliver feedback positively and constructively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure audits and compliance checks meet company standards.
• Conduct audits and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with staff to resolve audit-related issues.
• Provide audit feedback to staff.
• Coordinate internal audits with the Quality team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Effective communication

Planning and coordination

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

IEP L2 Sector Introduction

Job description

Role: Compliance Officer

Salary: £26,000 per annum rising to £27,500 after completion of successful probation period

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs pw)

Location: Between L3 9AG & L25 2PR

For over three decades, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals and employers across the UK. As a nationwide market leader, we have assisted over 13,000 people in the past year alone to retrain, embark on new career paths, or establish their own businesses.

Job Description

We’re looking for a detail-driven, proactive professional to help us deliver excellence across our contracts. In this role, you’ll carry out audits, ensure compliance with policies and Prime Contractor standards, and work closely with our team to spot improvements and share best practice. If you’ve got an eye for detail, a passion for quality, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all contracts, audits and compliance checks are in line with the company’s policies and procedures regarding internal quality standards, Provider Guidance and Prime Contractor rules and regulations
• Carry out audits and compliance checks across the department and assist in identifying other areas that require review
• Identify areas of weakness and recommend suitable courses of action to rectify problems. Liaise with the appropriate people to implement solutions, where appropriate
• Produce audit feedback as required to staff
• Liaise with the Quality team to schedule internal audits.

Requirements

• Level 2 English and Maths as a minimum
• IEP L2 Sector Introduction would be desirable
• Ability to work with Centre staff to resolve any issues arising from the audits & compliance
• Ability/experience of planning and implementing quality systems
• Ability to prioritise, plan and co-ordinate activities with other areas of the company
• Ability/experience of delivering feedback in a positive and constructive manner, both verbally and in writing
• Full UK driving license as you may be required to travel to other Centres.

Overseas equivalent qualifications will be accepted.

We welcome applicants with lived experience and encourage applications that reflect the relevance to the post.

Benefits

• CPD - Broad range of internal training to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Generous pension scheme, with the option to opt out
• Company health plan subject to successful completion of probation period
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 5-10 sick days per year paid.

Join us at Standguide and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and businesses nationwide.

Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our staff and customers. We thrive on creating positive working relationships, free from discrimination.

Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.