Compliance Advisor

• Advise and support on compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., Ofqual, GDC, CCEA, ICO)
• Monitor ongoing compliance and introduce policy changes as required
• Support data collection, reporting, and regulatory submissions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practice
• Investigate and mitigate potential non-compliance and regulatory breaches
• Collaborate with the Internal Quality Auditor and wider team
• Prepare and present compliance reports and KPI data
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections
• Encourage a positive, regulatory-focused organisational culture
• At least 2 years’ experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles (essential)
• Experience in risk management and regulatory change (essential)
• Understanding of education regulation and compliance (essential)
• Experience working with GDPR compliance frameworks and managing data subject rights (essential)
• Experience in compliance roles within an Awarding Organisation or End Point Assessment Organisation (essential)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• One-stage, in-person interview at Preston head officeCompetency-based questionsPresentation / Task (TBC)Office tour
• Competency-based questions
• Presentation / Task (TBC)
• Office tour
• Competency-based questions
• Presentation / Task (TBC)
• Office tour
• Optional bespoke covering letter
• CV
• Friday 27th February 2026

This role ensures regulatory compliance in education, helping maintain standards and protect stakeholders through proper governance and risk mitigation.

Required skills and experience:

• At least 2 years' experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles
• Experience in risk management and regulatory change
• Understanding of education regulation and compliance
• Experience working with GDPR compliance frameworks and managing data subject rights
• Experience in compliance roles within an Awarding Organisation or End Point Assessment Organisation

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the description.