Compliance Officer – Education Recruitment – Leeds Office
Prospero Teaching is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Compliance Officer to join our growing education recruitment team based in Leeds. 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
- DSBs, 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. Apply today to become a vital part of Prospero Teaching’s safeguarding and compliance mission!
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