Compliance Officer - Education Recruitment - Leeds Office
The Role:
Prospero Teaching is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join our growing education recruitment team based in Leeds.
As a Compliance Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring all safeguarding and vetting checks are thoroughly carried out for Teachers, Tutors, and Support Staff working across Leeds and surrounding areas. This is a crucial position where your work directly supports the safety and success of our schools and students.
Key Responsibilities:
*Carrying out full vetting and compliance checks including:
*Right to Work & Identity verification
*DBS, safeguarding, and disqualification checks
*Qualification and training verification
*Employment history, reference checks & prohibition checks
*Following up with candidates and Consultants for outstanding documentation (via phone and email)
*Supporting Consultants with compliance queries and promoting best safeguarding practice
*Highlighting or escalating potential safeguarding concerns
*Liaising with schools, Local Authorities, referees, and professional bodies
*Maintaining accurate records and inputting data into internal systems
*Producing weekly compliance reports for Management
*Ensuring all branch activity complies with legislation, company policies, and sector standards, in line with direction from our Head of Compliance & Safeguarding
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining the highest compliance and safeguarding standards.
Ideal candidates will be:
*Highly organised, with excellent time management
*Confident, personable, and professional
*Detail-oriented and meticulous in their work
*Motivated by high standards and safeguarding excellence
*Strong communicators (both written and verbal)
*Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Desirable (but not essential):
*Previous experience in a compliance or safeguarding role, ideally within the education or recruitment sector
*Safeguarding training or certification
What We Offer:
*Opportunity to train as a Designated Safeguarding Officer
*Structured career development plan
*Weekly, monthly, and annual incentives
*Full training delivered by industry experts
*Supportive team culture with clear progression opportunities
*Market-leading commission structure
*The chance to make a real difference in safeguarding and education
Join a team where your work is valued, your development is supported, and your role truly matters.
Apply today to become a vital part of Prospero Teaching’s safeguarding and compliance mission!
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