Compliance Officer – Part Time

Location: Bedford Heights, Bedford
Salary: £22,000 per annum
Hours: 25 hours per week – flexible within Teaching Tomorrow's normal office opening hours
Contract: Permanent, Part Time

At Teaching Tomorrow, we're passionate about connecting great educators with schools that need them. Behind every successful placement is a thorough compliance process, and that's where you come in.

We're looking for an organised, enthusiastic and detail-focused Compliance Officer to join our growing team in Bedford.

• Managing candidate compliance from initial registration through to clearance for work.
• Reviewing identification, qualifications and registration documents.
• Requesting, checking and chasing employment references.
• Completing right-to-work checks and administering DBS applications.
• Monitoring safeguarding checks, mandatory training and document expiry dates.
• Maintaining accurate candidate records on our recruitment CRM.
• Liaising with candidates to obtain outstanding documents and resolve compliance queries.
• Supporting compliance requirements for schools, academy trusts and third-party supply platforms.
• Working closely with recruitment consultants to keep the onboarding process moving efficiently.
• Identifying missing or expired documentation and escalating concerns before candidates are placed.

We're particularly interested in someone with experience in recruitment compliance, education recruitment or another regulated administrative environment.

You'll need:

• Previous experience in compliance or administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, friendly telephone manner.
• The ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of your workload.
• The confidence to raise concerns when compliance requirements haven't been met.

Experience with safer recruitment, DBS checks and education recruitment systems would be advantageous.

• £22,000 annual salary for 25 hours per week.
• Part-time working to help balance work and personal commitments.
• Annual leave and bank holiday entitlement in accordance with your contract.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• A supportive, friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a growing education recruitment business.

Teaching Tomorrow is an education recruitment agency supporting schools and educators across the region.

Our values are built around excellence, empowerment, innovation, integrity and continuous growth.

We believe in doing things properly, building lasting relationships and delivering a reliable, professional service.

Teaching Tomorrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment and safer recruitment checks.