Compliance and Quality Officer

Springwell Alternative Academy; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is searching for a Compliance & Quality Officer in Guildford, UK. This role involves ensuring the school adheres to regulatory standards and remains ready for inspections. Key responsibilities include leading compliance efforts, developing annual plans, maintaining accurate records, and supporting health & safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to regulatory learning. This position is critical to the operational success of the institution.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory frameworks.
• Confidence working across all departments.
• Ability to challenge non-compliance and drive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on regulatory compliance to meet ISI requirements.
• Develop and implement an annual Compliance Plan.
• Maintain school readiness for inspection through records oversight.
• Oversee UKVI compliance with accurate visa documentation.
• Support GDPR compliance and manage data processes.
• Ensure Health & Safety policies and records are up to date.
• Maintain central records for compliance, contracts, and insurance.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach to learning regulations

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.