Compliance & Resource Consultant

Quantum Scholars; Cowes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

22 days' annual leave

Office-based in Cowes

Job summary

Quantum Scholars in Cowes, Isle of Wight, seeks a Compliance & Resource Consultant to manage candidate compliance and recruitment resourcing across England.

You will check documents, process Enhanced DBS checks, verify Right to Work, obtain references, maintain records, and help grow the candidate network. This is an office-based role with a clear focus on accuracy and candidate care.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Confident communicator via phone and email.
• Willingness to handle sensitive information and safeguarding.
• Good IT and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Check candidate documentation and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Process and monitor Enhanced DBS checks.
• Check identification and Right to Work documentation.
• Obtain and follow up references.
• Ensure safeguarding and other required documentation is completed.
• Keep candidates updated throughout the clearance process.
• Maintain accurate information on internal systems.
• Identify outstanding compliance requirements and chase to completion.
• Support the wider team to clear candidates for work quickly and safely.
• Search for suitable candidates through job boards and databases.
• Advertise teaching and tutoring opportunities.
• Contact prospective candidates and conduct initial screening.
• Build relationships with teachers and education professionals.
• Help identify candidates for current and upcoming requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Phone & email comms

Compliance

IT skills

Job description

Quantum Scholars are looking for a Compliance & Resource Consultant to join our team in Cowes.

This is a varied role combining candidate compliance and recruitment resourcing.

We work with schools and Local Authorities across England, supplying teachers, tutors and education support staff. Ensuring that every candidate is properly vetted, compliant and ready to work is a vital part of what we do.

The Role

A large part of your role will involve supporting candidates through our compliance and clearance process, including:

• Checking candidate documentation and maintaining accurate compliance records
• Processing and monitoring Enhanced DBS checks
• Checking identification and Right to Work documentation
• Obtaining and following up professional references
• Ensuring safeguarding and other required documentation is completed
• Keeping candidates updated throughout the clearance process
• Maintaining accurate information on our internal systems
• Identifying outstanding compliance requirements and proactively chasing these through to completion
• Supporting the wider team to ensure candidates can be cleared for work quickly and safely

Alongside compliance, you will also help us grow our network of teachers and tutors by:

• Searching for suitable candidates through job boards, databases and other recruitment channels
• Advertising teaching and tutoring opportunities
• Contacting and speaking with prospective candidates
• Completing initial candidate screening
• Building relationships with teachers, tutors and education professionals
• Helping identify suitable candidates for current and upcoming requirements

Who We're Looking For

You don't necessarily need previous education recruitment experience, but you will need to be organised, confident and comfortable dealing with people.

The role would suit someone who:

• Has excellent attention to detail
• Is highly organised and able to manage a number of tasks at once
• Is confident speaking with people by phone and email
• Is comfortable chasing outstanding information and keeping processes moving
• Takes compliance, safeguarding and accuracy seriously
• Has good IT and administrative skills
• Enjoys working as part of a small, friendly team
• Can work independently and take ownership of their workload
• Has a positive and proactive approach

What We Offer

• £25,000-£26,500 basic salary
• Additional bonus opportunities
• 22 days' annual leave
• Reduced working hours during school holidays
• A varied role with the opportunity to develop experience across both recruitment and compliance
• A friendly and supportive working environment

This is an office-based position in Cowes, Isle of Wight, and hybrid working is not available.

Please note: applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the UK.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.