Compliance Officer

Prospero Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Designated Safeguarding Officer

Career development plan

Incentives (weekly, monthly, annual)

Industry expert training

Supportive team culture

Commission structure

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to join our education recruitment team in Newcastle. You will ensure safeguarding and vetting checks for Teachers, Tutors, and Support Staff across Newcastle and surrounding areas, maintaining high standards and accurate records.

The role offers full training, opportunities to train as a Designated Safeguarding Officer, and a supportive team culture with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance or safeguarding is desirable.
• Experience with recruitment or education sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full vetting and compliance checks for staff.
• Verify Right to Work, identity, DBS, safeguarding, and disqualification checks.
• Maintain accurate records and input data into internal systems.
• Produce weekly compliance reports for Management.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns and liaise with schools and authorities.

Skills

Organised

Time management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Safeguarding awareness

MS Office & CRM

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compliance Officer - Education Recruitment - Newcastle Office

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

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