Compliance & HR Consultant (UK Education Sector)

Job Title: Compliance & HR Consultant (UK Education Sector)

Location: Remote (South Africa-based candidates only)

Salary: R25,000 per month

Working Hours: Full-time, 9:30 AM 5:30 PM (UK Time)

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist education recruitment company dedicated to connecting high-quality candidates with schools and education providers across the UK. With a strong focus on compliance, care, and ethical recruitment practices, the company prides itself on delivering a reliable and responsive service that supports both candidates and clients.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Compliance & HR Consultant to join our dynamic and growing team. This is a remote position suited to professionals based in South Africa who have a background in UK education recruitment compliance.

Approximately 90% of the role will focus on compliance and candidate onboarding. The remaining 10% will involve supporting internal HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Vetting (90%)
• Manage the end-to-end candidate compliance and vetting process.
• Conduct Enhanced DBS checks (Disclosure & Barring Service).
• Perform right to work, identity, qualification, reference, and overseas police checks (where required).
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate candidate files in line with UK statutory and safeguarding requirements.
• Liaise with candidates to collect outstanding documentation and ensure smooth onboarding.
• Perform regular audits of candidate files to maintain compliance standards.
• Keep compliance systems, trackers, and records updated and accurate.
• HR Support (10%)
• Assist with onboarding new internal staff members.
• Maintain HR records, contracts, and policy documents.
• Support the leadership team with employee documentation and general HR administration.
• Stay informed on employment legislation and safeguarding policies relevant to UK education recruitment.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in a compliance or safeguarding role within the UK education recruitment sector.
• In-depth understanding of DBS processes and UK safeguarding legislation.
• Familiarity with vetting requirements for education staffing agencies.
• High level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive approach to managing candidates.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable working with CRM systems, compliance platforms, and digital documentation tools.

Desirable

• HR qualification or relevant HR experience.
• Previous experience in a dual compliance/HR role within UK recruitment.
• Knowledge of education staffing industry best practices.