Are you passionate about regulatory compliance and risk management in education?
TPP Recruitment, on behalf of the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN), is seeking a Compliance Advisor for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role, supporting NEBDN’s commitment to upholding the highest standards in education regulation, data protection, and continuous improvement.
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Employment type: 9-month FTC
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Hybrid – minimum 1 day per week in the Preston (Lancashire) office
Start date: As soon as possible
About the Organisation
NEBDN is a leading provider of qualifications for dental nurses, committed to enhancing lifelong career development and enabling excellence in practice. Their vision is to deliver high-quality, innovative, and inclusive education, underpinned by their values of fairness, professionalism, collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Regulation, you’ll work closely with the Internal Quality Auditor and wider team to ensure NEBDN’s compliance with legal standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. You’ll be responsible for monitoring compliance, supporting regulatory submissions, and implementing risk management strategies. You’ll also play a key part in data protection, process analysis, and supporting external audits and regulatory inspections.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise and support on compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., Ofqual, GDC, CCEA, ICO)
* Monitor ongoing compliance and introduce policy changes as required
* Support data collection, reporting, and regulatory submissions
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practice
* Investigate and mitigate potential non-compliance and regulatory breaches
* Collaborate with the Internal Quality Auditor and wider team
* Prepare and present compliance reports and KPI data
* Support external audits and regulatory inspections
* Encourage a positive, regulatory-focused organisational culture
Skills / Experience Required
* At least 2 years’ experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles (essential)
* Experience in risk management and regulatory change (essential)
* Understanding of education regulation and compliance (essential)
* Experience working with GDPR compliance frameworks and managing data subject rights (essential)
* Experience in compliance roles within an Awarding Organisation or End Point Assessment Organisation (essential)
* Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
* Commitment to continuous professional development
Interview Process
* One-stage, in-person interview at Preston head office
o Competency-based questions
o Presentation / Task (TBC)
o Office tour
To Apply
* Optional bespoke covering letter
* CV
Deadline
* Friday 17th October 2025
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.