Compliance Manager

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Manager to join Activate Learning, and ensure our culture remains one of compliance and excellence.

Leading and managing the compliance team, you'll provide guidance, support and mentorship to your team. You'll be responsible for leading the team on conducting audits, ensuring data protection compliance and maintaining business continuity.

Along with supporting the wider Group Administration and Health and Safety teams, you'll work closely with the Group Head of Administration and Compliance and the Group Head of Resilience and Statutory Compliance and support other areas of the business as the need arises. 

This is a permanent, full-time role and travel will be required to all our campus locations across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Surrey, so the base campus can be discussed at interview.

What do you need to be successful as a Compliance Manager at Activate Learning?

Successful candidates will have experience in educational compliance and with the Data Protection Act 2018, and be highly personally organised, with an outstanding attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Ideally you will also have experience in relevant areas such as further education, policy development, health and safety and risk management. Experience delivering training would be valuable.

As the role will support campuses across the group you will need to be able to drive to these sites.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee resource groups
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.