Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join our dedicated team.

Hours:

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working weeks -

Negotiable between 42 weeks (Term time + 3 weeks holiday) and 52 weeks per year

Salary:

Dependent on working weeks, actual starting salary from 24,362.73

About the Role

As Compliance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the school meets all statutory and regulatory requirements related to:

Residential care
Data protection (GDPR)
Health and safety
Safeguarding
Policy governance
You will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Head, and Head of Care to ensure inspection readiness, policy compliance, and operational integrity across the school.

Key Responsibilities

Lead policy review cycles and maintain version control
Act as the school's Data Protection Lead
Oversee health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and incident investigations
Monitor residential provision against national minimum standards
Maintain training records and ensure staff compliance with mandatory training
Ensure the school website meets statutory requirements
Log, investigate, and report complaints and incidents

What We're Looking For

Experience in administrative roles within busy environments
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and GDPR
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Experience in a school or residential care setting
Familiarity with Every HR/Compliance or similar systems

We Offer

Access to a comprehensive wellbeing support service, including:
Unlimited counselling
24/7 GP access
Physiotherapy services
Opportunities for professional development and training
A supportive and inclusive working environment

Lexden Springs is an inspiring school where no two days are ever the same (but a smile is always guaranteed!) which caters for pupils aged 3 - 19 who have a variety of severe learning difficulties, including some with autism and/or challenging behaviour and some with serious medical conditions

Lexden Springs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,362.73-26,409.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/06/2025
Reference ID: compliance0625