Compliance Officer

Prospero Group; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to train as a Designated 


Structured career development plan

Weekly, monthly, and annual incentives

Full training delivered by industry-ex

Supportive team culture with clear 
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Market-leading commission structure

Make a real difference in safeguarding

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to join our Education Recruitment team in Liverpool. The role focuses on vetting, DBS and safeguarding checks, and ensuring adherence to safeguarding standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates clearly, and is comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM systems. The position offers structured development and a strong path in safeguarding leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities are required.
• Attention to detail and safeguarding excellence are paramount.
• Motivation by high standards and safeguarding excellence is expected.
• Experience communicating clearly with candidates, consultants, and schools is valued.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems is important.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full vetting and compliance checks (Right to Work, identity verification, DBS, safeguarding, and disqualification checks).
• Verify qualifications and training of candidates and staff.
• Perform employment history, reference, and prohibition checks.
• Follow up with candidates and Consultants for outstanding documentation.
• Support Consultants with compliance queries and safeguarding best practices.
• Highlight or escalate safeguarding concerns as needed.
• Liaise with schools, Local Authorities, referees, and professional bodies
• Maintain accurate records and input data into internal systems.
• Produce weekly compliance reports for Management.
• Ensure branch activity complies with legislation and company policies.

Skills

Right to Work Verification

DBS & Safeguarding

Qualification Verification

Reference Checks

Documentation Follow-up

Compliance Queries

Safeguarding Escalation

Stakeholder Liaison

Record Keeping

Compliance Reporting

Legislation & Policies

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Compliance Officer - Education Recruitment - Liverpool Office

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

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

Join a team where your work is valued, your development is supported, and your role truly matters.

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