Compliance and Quality Officer

ISC group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Compliance & Quality Officer to oversee regulatory compliance and ensure inspection readiness. This role involves developing a Compliance Plan, monitoring policies, and supporting GDPR compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to regulatory changes. It's an impactful position with a focus on collaboration and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory frameworks accurately.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively across departments.
• Proactive approach to support compliance with changing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on regulatory compliance and ensure meeting ISI requirements.
• Develop and implement a Compliance Plan with monitoring activities.
• Oversee compliance for visa documentation with UKVI.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance interpretation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proactive learning

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Compliance & Quality Officer to ensure our school consistently meets regulatory standards and remains inspection‑ready at all times. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will help maintain robust policies, strong operational practices, and a culture of excellence across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on regulatory compliance, ensuring policies and procedures meet Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) requirements.
• Develop and implement an annual Compliance Plan, including regular monitoring and audit activity.
• Maintain the school’s readiness for inspection through accurate records, policy oversight and staff awareness.
• Oversee UKVI compliance, working with admissions and boarding teams to ensure accurate visa documentation and monitoring.
• Act as Deputy Data Protection Manager, supporting GDPR compliance, managing data processes, and handling Subject Access Requests.
• Support Health & Safety compliance in partnership with the Estates and Facilities Manager, ensuring policies, training records and safety audits are up to date.
• Maintain central records for policies, licences, contracts and insurance, ensuring timely updates and compliance.

About You

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret and apply regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working across all departments.
• Able to challenge non-compliance professionally and drive timely solutions.
• A proactive approach to learning new regulations and monitoring legislative changes.

This is a highly visible and impactful role at the heart of the school’s operations, ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, accuracy and collaboration.