Compliance Officer

Prospero Group; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Designated Safeguarding Officer path

Structured career development plan

Weekly, monthly and annual incentives

Full training by industry experts

Supportive team culture

Market-leading commission structure

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Newcastle is seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to oversee safeguarding and vetting checks for teachers and staff across the region.

You will ensure Right to Work, DBS, safeguarding, employment history, references and prohibition checks are completed accurately, with strong liaison to schools, Local Authorities and professional bodies, and you will maintain records and generate weekly compliance reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding or compliance is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple checks and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out full vetting and compliance checks including right to work verification, DBS, safeguarding, and disqualification checks.
• Employment history, reference checks and prohibition checks.
• Follow up with candidates and Consultants for outstanding documentation.
• Support Consultants with compliance queries and safeguarding practices.
• Highlighting or escalating safeguarding concerns as needed.
• 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 branch activity complies with legislation and policies, under Head of Compliance & Safeguarding.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Strong communicator

MS Office & CRM

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Compliance Officer - Education Recruitment - Newcastle Office

The Role:

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 structureThe 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.

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