Location: Copthall House, 9 The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA
Working Pattern: 18 hours per week term time + two weeks (41 working weeks), ideally worked over 2½ days per week, flexibility offered.
Job Title: Compliance Officer
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Compliance Officer to support our organisation in maintaining the highest standards of data protection, legal compliance, and information governance. This is a pivotal role for an individual with strong regulatory knowledge and a practical approach to managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with legislation such as UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Freedom of Information Act. Working closely with senior leadership, external legal advisors, and regulatory bodies, you will help safeguard organisational integrity while supporting the wellbeing and rights of the vulnerable individuals we serve.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure organisational compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information Act, and related legislation.
- Manage subject access requests (SARs), FOI requests, data breaches, and support the maintenance of data protection frameworks.
- Provide legal and regulatory guidance across operational areas, including policy reviews, investigations, and risk management.
- Support governance activities through staff training, audits, inspections, reporting, and complaints resolution.
- Maintain accurate records, contribute to strategic planning, and oversee information governance documentation and systems.
Key Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of data protection legislation, information governance, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Experience managing SARs, FOI requests, DPIAs, privacy notices, and data‑sharing agreements.
- Ability to provide clear legal and compliance advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage confidential information and competing priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint, with confidence in maintaining digital records.
- Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Benefits and Salary
- Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme.
- Employee Wellbeing – access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
- Employee Discounts – Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more.
- Other – Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners. Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Interview and Application Process
Interviews will take place on: 16 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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