Compliance Officer

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £32,911

Job type: Full Time

The role:

The Compliance Officer is a new, high-profile whole-school role with responsibility for ensuring that all aspects of compliance are appropriately structured and discharged in accordance relevant legislation.

The post holder’s direct line manager will be the Bursar however, they will be working under the direction and authority of the Senior Management Team, and will therefore be expected to be visible across all of the schools, in order to understand and manage compliance matters; challenging areas of non-compliance where appropriate. The normal expectation is that the post holder will be spending a good proportion of their time around the Foundation sites looking at practice in relation to policy and being prepared to identify areas where there are areas of compliance vulnerability and risk. They will be expected to seek to resolve these matters directly in most cases by requiring a suitable response in a timely fashion.

The post holder will have an understanding of the Independent School’s Inspectorate (ISI) regulatory requirements, business continuity management, risk management and Data Protection legislation to ensure the Foundation is aware of any legislative or procedural changes. The appointee will be expected to work flexibly and undertake other duties in support of the Bursary Department as required.

The role requires a well organised and prioritised approach, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Compliance Management:

• Providing legal advice and liaising with the school’s legal representatives when required
• Ensuring the school is compliant with all relevant legislation
• Providing information, advice, and training on all aspects of regulatory compliance and DfE and ISI requirements
• Collaborating with other key departments (e.g., HR, Health & Safety etc) on compliance issues to assist them in achieving compliance
• Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and developing / implementing corrective action plans
• Keeping up to date with any changes in compliance requirements and taking pro-active action to ensure the school is compliant
• Reporting on compliance related matters to Governors and the Senior Management Team
• Managing the school’s compliance database to ensure that this is continually updated
• Ensuring the school business continuity plan is up to date
• Maintaining records of all staff mandatory training together with processes and controls to monitor and review records
• Updating own knowledge and skills by participating in professional development training, courses, networking events and reading professional publications

Inspection:

• Working with colleagues to ensure the school’s continual readiness for inspection
• Acting as the custodian for all inspection documentation as set out in ISI documentation and guidance
• Monitor changes to ISI requirements to ensure that the school has implemented changes where necessary

Risk:

• Overseeing the risk management processes and proactively monitoring the management of risks throughout the school

Policies:

• Ensuring that all policies and procedures are up to date and compliant
• Assisting staff (in particular Senior staff) with the writing of policies and procedures
• Pro-actively monitoring the operation of policies and procedures

Data Compliance Officer:

• Acting as the school’s Data Compliance Officer (DCO)
• Leading on all aspects of GDPR compliance including audits etc
• Coordinating the school’s response to Subject Access Requests
• Develop, review and regularly update GDPR policies, procedures and practices

General:

• To be mindful of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislative requirements at all times
• Understanding fire safety regulations, Health and Safety regulations, emergency procedures and the rules for evacuating a building
• To be aware of and adhere to the School code of conduct and confidentiality
• To adhere at all times to the School’s Child Protection procedures
• Present an approachable professional manner at all times to pupils/staff/parents and visitors
• To undertake other reasonable related tasks as requested by the Bursar or Headmaster

Benefits:

• A contributory Pension Scheme through Standard Life
• Lunch provided gratis in term time
• Membership of Medicash Health Care Cash Plan with Perks at Work
• A cycle salary sacrifice purchase scheme
• Free membership of The Leys sports facilities
• Support for professional development
• A Death in Service benefit.
• Free parking

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Governance Officer, Corporate Compliance, Quality Administrator, Quality Assurance, Audit Administrator, Quality Assurance Administrator, Quality Control Coordinator, Compliance Administrator, Compliance Assistant, Compliance Supervisor, Compliance Analyst, Internal Auditor, Auditor, Corporate Auditor, Company Auditor, Compliance Auditor, Compliance, Operations Auditor may also be considered for this role.