Job Description
Compliance Officer - Education Recruitment - Leeds Office\n\nThe Role:\n\nProspero Teaching is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join our growing education recruitment team based in Leeds.\n\nAs 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nCarrying out full vetting and compliance checks including:\nRight to Work & Identity verification\nDBS, safeguarding, and disqualification checks\nQualification and training verification\nEmployment history, reference checks & prohibition checks\nFollowing up with candidates and Consultants for outstanding documentation (via phone and email)\nSupporting Consultants with compliance queries and promoting best safeguarding practice\nHighlighting or escalating potential safeguarding concerns\nLiaising with schools, Local Authorities, referees, and professional bodies\nMaintaining accurate records and inputting data into internal systems\nProducing weekly compliance reports for Management\nEnsuring all branch activity complies with legislation, company policies, and sector standards, in line with direction from our Head of Compliance & SafeguardingWhat We're Looking For:\n\nWe're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining the highest compliance and safeguarding standards.\n\nIdeal candidates will be:\n\nHighly organised, with excellent time management\nConfident, personable, and professional\nDetail-oriented and meticulous in their work\nMotivated by high standards and safeguarding excellence\nStrong communicators (both written and verbal)\nComfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systemsDesirable (but not essential):\n\nPrevious experience in a compliance or safeguarding role, ideally within the education or recruitment sector\nSafeguarding training or certificationWhat We Offer:\n\nOpportunity to train as a Designated Safeguarding Officer\nStructured career development plan\nWeekly, monthly, and annual incentives\nFull training delivered by industry experts\nSupportive team culture with clear progression opportunities\nMarket-leading commission structure\nThe chance to make a real difference in safeguarding and educationJoin a team where your work is valued, your development is supported, and your role truly matters.\n\nApply today to become a vital part of Prospero Teaching's safeguarding and compliance mission!\n\nIN25DR