School Compliance & Records Officer (Temp to Perm)

Marchant Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a Basildon-based school in Essex recruit a detail-focused Compliance Administrator to support maintaining essential records, policies and compliance documentation. The role involves monitoring deadlines for safeguarding checks, keeping electronic and paper filing systems organized, and assisting with audits and inspections.

You will work with senior leadership, HR and operations to ensure timely completion of required documentation while handling confidential

Qualifications

• Previous experience in school administration, school compliance or safeguarding administration is essential.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using spreadsheets and document management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional approach to confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining compliance records, registers and supporting documentation.
• Monitoring deadlines for checks, renewals and required documentation.
• Supporting safeguarding-related records and ensuring concerns are referred to appropriate staff.
• Assisting with the organisation and preparation of documents for audits and inspections.
• Tracking outstanding actions and following up with relevant departments.
• Maintaining organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Supporting policy reviews, document updates and record-retention procedures.
• Handling confidential information appropriately and following the school's data protection procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independence

Tools

Spreadsheets

Document management systems

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is helping a Basildon-based school in Essex recruit a detail-focused Compliance Administrator to support maintaining essential records, policies and compliance documentation. The role involves monitoring deadlines for safeguarding checks, keeping electronic and paper filing systems organized, and assisting with audits and inspections.

You will work with senior leadership, HR and operations to ensure timely completion of required documentation while handling confidential