Compliance Administrator

Salary: £26,500 - £32,000 (DOE)

Are you detail driven, highly organised, and passionate about making sure everything’s done by the book? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to play a key role in ensuring safe recruitment within education, then this is the role for you!

At Teacher Active, we’re on the lookout for a Compliance Administrator to join our team. You'll be instrumental in ensuring every candidate we place meets the highest safeguarding and vetting standards, making a real difference in the lives of educators and learners.

Our Culture:

Our office is a collaborative, supportive environment where precision is valued, effort is recognised, and every team member plays a part in delivering excellence. You’ll be surrounded by passionate, motivated colleagues who take pride in doing things the right way and celebrating the wins along the way.

The Role:

Compliance Administrator

In this vital role, you’ll own the compliance journey for your own group of candidates from initial audit through to full clearance. Your work ensures our schools receive fully vetted, high-quality professionals they can trust.

What you’ll be doing :

Managing your own portfolio of candidates through the full compliance lifecycle

Verifying , Right to Work, references, DBS checks, and identifying CV gaps

Conducting annual audits and ongoing eligibility reviews

Working closely with branch teams to ensure fast, accurate registrations

Making outbound calls to chase documentation and references

Maintaining standards in line with REC, Department for Education, and internal policies

Meeting daily KPIs and compliance targets

Performing Payroll administration duties from time to time including:

Timesheet Administration

Identifying and querying discrepancies with timesheets

Answering phone and email queries from candidates and internal stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll bring energy, professionalism, and a sharp eye for detail – keeping safeguarding at the heart of everything you do.

Key attributes we value:

Track record of meeting and exceeding targets

Previous customer service or administration experience

Extremely high accuracy and attention to detail

Great organisational and time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Confidence on the phone and in chasing key information

A strong customer service mindset

Experience in dealing with difficult and challenging situations

Working in a fast paced environment and ability to deliver at fast pace

What’s in It for You?

We’re a values-driven business that celebrates performance, teamwork, and career growth.:

The benefits:

Clear progression path from day specific to your compliance role and career

23 days annual leave + bank holidays (A/L increasing with service by 1 day per year)

Extra day off for your birthday and a life admin day to use when you need it

40 days work from home allowance per year (After  passing probation, pro rata'd)

Charity day - a paid day to volunteer where you choose!

Regular company events that celebrate your success.

Working Hours:

In term time, (Mon to Thurs) Wk1: 07:30-16:00;
Wk 2: 08:30-17:00  - Fridays (wk 1 & wk
2): 8:00-16:30

Office based full time

If you want to work in a people-first company that can offer a fantastic, vibrant working environment surrounded by people who love their job and are always striving for excellence- apply now