Compliance Manager

UK Compliance Manager - Education Recruitment Agency

Location: UK-based officeSalary: £30,000 - £40,000 OTEReports to: Operations DirectorDivision: Operations

Are you passionate about safeguarding, driven by high standards, and ready to make a real impact across a growing business? We're looking for a proactive and committed Compliance Manager to lead our compliance function across the whole business, support our teams in the different offices, and ensure that we consistently uphold the highest standards of safer recruitment.

About the Role

As our UK Compliance Manager, you'll play a vital role in maintaining legislative and safeguarding compliance across the company. From managing compliance consultants to leading internal audits and delivering training, you'll be at the centre of ensuring our processes protect both the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys working collaboratively across multiple offices.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Carry out safeguarding and vetting checks for your own candidates, meeting weekly KPIs and targets.
• Ensure the entire business remains compliant with legislation, government guidance, industry standards, and company policies.
• Act as the go-to expert for safeguarding and compliance queries from sales consultants.
• Conduct internal audits, highlighting any potential risks to the Operations Director.
• Support and liaise on LADO investigations and prepare compliance documentation when required.
• Manage and report on safeguarding incidents across the business.
• Deliver weekly reporting on compliance performance, activities, and stats.
• Provide training and induction sessions for new starters and ongoing training for consultants.
• Lead weekly team meetings and 1:1s with compliance consultants, ensuring KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Review internal processes and systems (including RDB) and deliver improvement recommendations.
• Support the Operations Director during external audits, including the biennial REC audit.

What We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile
• Committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Meticulous, organised, and exceptional at time management
• Confident, personable, and able to build strong working relationships
• A team player with a professional and enthusiastic approach

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
• 1 -hour lunch twice a week for gym/exercise
• Company away trips, Masters Events & regular incentives
• Regular team socials, office treats & company-wide events

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited to take the next step in your compliance career and help drive a culture of outstanding safeguarding, we'd love to hear from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

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.'