Contract / Inte

Schools Compliance Officer

Amida

London, SW1H 0DB

£60000 - £70000 per annum + Dependent on Experience

Posted: 21 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 19 August 2026

Ref: CESC1

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About the Role

The Schools Compliance Officer will lead a compliance project across multiple education sites in London and the South of England. Reporting to the Group Head of People, this hands-on role involves auditing existing practices, advising school leaders, and improving compliance processes. You will work closely with administration teams to ensure records are accurate and the Single Central Register is robust. This contract position offers £60,000–£70,000 per annum depending on experience. A full UK driving licence and vehicle access are essential. Key skills include thorough knowledge of education compliance, audit capability, and strong advisory communication.

Do you have extensive experience in compliance specifically within an education environment£

Do you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle£

Do you live across the South Midlands or Southern England£

My client, a fast-growing specialist education group, is looking for a Schools Compliance Officer to lead and implement a robust compliance project across multiple sites across the South of England.

Reporting to the Group Head of People and working with individual schools, this is a hands-on role, where you will audit, advise and improve compliance practices across the group. You will work closely with leaders and administration teams to ensure records are accurate, processes are robust, and everything compliance related is watertight including the Single Central Register.

Core Duties:

Safer recruitment and safeguarding compliance (KCSIE)
Single Central Record / Register (SCR) audits and improvement
Right to Work and visa compliance
Training and supporting multi-site teams
Driving consistency and best practice across the group

We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, confidence interpreting guidance, and the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels. Experience in the education sector combined is essential.

My client offers:

A strong commitment to professional development and learning
A purpose-driven, collaborative environment where people are committed to making a positive change
Excellent benefits including 25 days holiday and enhanced family friendly, flexible benefits.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and all roles are subject to enhanced pre-employment checks.

Candidates will receive full job descriptions after an initial, successful telephone screening.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS OFFERED ON A 6 MONTH FTC AND THE SALARY WILL BE PRO-RATA TO REFLECT.

You must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle and be able to comfortably travel to schools across Southern England.

Amida is an equal opportunities recruitment business, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and demographics.

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