Compliance & HR Consultant (UK Education Sector)

Job Title: Compliance & HR Consultant (UK Education Sector)

Location: Remote (South Africa-based candidates only)

Salary: R25,000 per month

Working Hours: Full-time, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (UK Time)

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist education recruitment company dedicated to connecting high-quality candidates with schools and education providers across the UK. With a strong focus on compliance, care, and ethical recruitment practices, the company prides itself on delivering a reliable and responsive service that supports both candidates and clients.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Compliance & HR Consultant to join our dynamic and growing team. This is a remote position suited to professionals based in South Africa who have a background in UK education recruitment compliance. Approximately 90% of the role will focus on compliance and candidate onboarding. The remaining 10% will involve supporting internal HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance & Vetting (90%)
2. Manage the end-to-end candidate compliance and vetting process.
3. Conduct Enhanced DBS checks (Disclosure & Barring Service).
4. Perform right to work, identity, qualification, reference, and overseas police checks (where required).
5. Maintain up-to-date, accurate candidate files in line with UK statutory and safeguarding requirements.
6. Liaise with candidates to collect outstanding documentation and ensure smooth onboarding.
7. Perform regular audits of candidate files to maintain compliance standards.
8. Keep compliance systems, trackers, and records updated and accurate.
9. HR Support (10%)
10. Assist with onboarding new internal staff members.
11. Maintain HR records, contracts, and policy documents.
12. Support the leadership team with employee documentation and general HR administration.
13. Stay informed on employment legislation and safeguarding policies relevant to UK education recruitment.

Requirements

Essential

1. Proven experience in a compliance or safeguarding role within the UK education recruitment sector.
2. In-depth understanding of DBS processes and UK safeguarding legislation.
3. Familiarity with vetting requirements for education staffing agencies.
4. High level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
5. Strong communication skills with a proactive approach to managing candidates.
6. Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
7. Comfortable working with CRM systems, compliance platforms, and digital documentation tools.

Desirable

1. HR qualification or relevant HR experience.
2. Previous experience in a dual compliance/HR role within UK recruitment.
3. Knowledge of education staffing industry best practices.