Compliance Officer

Prospero Group; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training as Designated Safeguarding Of

Career development plan

Weekly/monthly/annual incentives

Industry expert training

Supportive team culture

Market-leading commission structure

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to join our education recruitment team based in Manchester. You will ensure safeguarding and vetting checks for teachers, tutors and support staff across Leeds and surrounding areas.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, with excellent time management and strong communication skills, comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Previous compliance or safeguarding experience in education/recruitment is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance or safeguarding is desirable.
• Safeguarding training or certification is desirable.
• Previous experience in education or recruitment sector beneficial.
• Strong organisation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full vetting and compliance checks for staff across schools and offices.
• 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 when appropriate.
• Liaise with schools, Local Authorities, referees and professional bodies.

Job description

Compliance Officer - Education Recruitment - Manchester Office

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

The Role:

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

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