Compliance Officer

Springwell Alternative Academy; Essex; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Paglesham Church End is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee compliance frameworks, manage internal complaints, and ensure data governance. The position offers a salary between £43,269 and £51,511 per annum, with excellent benefits including generous holidays and free lunches during term time.

Benefits

35 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

Free lunch during term time

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance oversight.
• Understanding of internal complaints management.
• Knowledge of data governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School's compliance framework.
• Provide assurance on legal and inspection obligations.
• Manage internal complaints effectively.

Job description

The School requires from March 2026:

Compliance Officer

Salary: £43,269pa - £51,511pa

All year-round position

35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

Lunch without charge in term time

Excellent benefits & CPD

At New Hall, we are committed to providing an outstanding education within a safe, supportive, and transparent community. As part of this commitment, we are seeking to appoint a Compliance Officer to play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity, accountability, and trust that underpin our School.

This is a new position that combines three essential strands: compliance oversight, internal complaints management, and data governance. The postholder will lead the School’s compliance framework, providing assurance to the Principal and Governors that statutory, legal, and inspection obligations are met consistently.

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment, set in a stunning Grade I listed building that is the former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. With a staff of around 300, New Hall is a warm, welcoming and supportive community. The new Beaulieu Park rail station has now opened at New Hall’s front gate, with journey times of 26 minutes to Stratford and 34 minutes to London Liverpool Street.

Application closing date: midday, Friday 2 January 2026

JOB ID: NH0640

New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.