Officer Jobs in Leeds

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! IND-INT