Compliance Officer

Education Recruitment - Compliance Officer

Location: Preston. 4 Days in office + 1 day working from home

Salary: £24k - £40k

Reports to: Head of Compliance

Division: Operations

We are a well‑established and growing education recruitment agency supplying high‑quality teaching and support staff to schools and academies across the UK.

Safeguarding, compliance, and quality assurance sit at the heart of everything we do, and we are now seeking a dedicated Compliance Officer to help maintain and enhance our robust compliance framework.

About the Role

As Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring all candidates, processes, and documentation meet current legislation, safeguarding standards, and industry best practice.

You will play a key role in protecting our clients, candidates, and reputation while supporting consultants to operate compliantly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with education recruitment regulations, including Safer Recruitment, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), REC Audited Education, GDPR, and right‑to‑work requirements
• Manage pre‑employment compliance checks, including DBS, references, qualifications, and overseas checks
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date candidate records within the CRM/ATS
• Conduct regular compliance audits and spot checks
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and industry guidance and advise the business accordingly
• Support recruitment consultants with compliance queries and best practice
• Liaise with schools, local authorities, and external bodies where required
• Prepare documentation for audits and inspections

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a compliance role, ideally within education recruitment or a regulated recruitment environment
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident working with systems, documents, and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to challenge appropriately
• Able to work independently while collaborating with wider teams

Why Join Us

You’ll be joining a passionate, supportive team where your work has real impact. With clear progression opportunities, the chance to lead a dedicated compliance function, and the ability to influence and improve processes company‑wide, this is a role where you can truly make your mark.

• Market‑leading earning potential at consultant level
• Supportive, fun, and ambitious team culture
• Flexible working (WFH options + reduced hours during school holidays)
• 28 days annual leave + your birthday off
• Company incentives & events - including trips, socials, and more
• 1¼-hour lunch twice a week for gym/exercise
• Company away trips, Masters Events & regular incentives
• Regular team socials, office treats & company‑wide events

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community'

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