Compliance Officer

The Supply Register Ltd.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Gym discount

Awards

Free parking

Birthday leave

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. is recruiting a Compliance Officer to join the regional team based in Plymouth or Truro. You will guide candidates through pre-employment checks and ensure adherence to regulatory standards within education recruitment.

Reporting to the Regional Compliance Manager, you will manage a high volume of files, stay current with KCSiE and APSCo, and support audits while ensuring GDPR-compliant documentation and a smooth candidate journey.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in a compliance role in education.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate within strict timeframes.
• Excellent organisation skills to manage a high volume of candidate files.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Guide candidates through pre-employment checks including DBS checks, references and right to work checks.
• Collaborate with resourcing and partnerships teams to ensure a smooth candidate journey.
• Manage a high volume of candidate files with strict deadlines.
• Identify compliance gaps and support corrective actions.
• Stay up to date with changes in legislation such as KCSiE and APSCo.
• Escalate compliance concerns to the Head of Quality & Compliance.
• Assist with external audits preparation with the compliance team.
• Update internal CRM with compliance information.
• Refine and improve the candidate journey and make recommendations to management.
• Coordinate with regional team to ensure timely clearance of files.
• Aim to meet and exceed KPIs for the team.

Skills

Compliance experience

Independent worker

Time management

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Reporting to:Regional Compliance Manager

Location: Plymouth or Truro

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)
• 50% off Gym membership
• Annual awards
• Free onsite parking at the head office
• An extra day annual leave for your birthday every year

12 months experience in a compliance officer role previously