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 Officer with a strong focus towards Data Protection, Resilience and Business Continuity processes to ensure Activate Learning achieves and maintains a high standard of general compliance, including our data protection responsibilities and policies and procedures and adherence to statutory compliance across the group.
In the role you will work within the Administration and Compliance Team to primarily support the Data Protection, Resilience and Statutory Compliance functions as well as meeting submission requirements as laid down by various regulatory bodies. The role will support a variety of meetings by drafting agendas and reports, processing Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information requests, and monitoring CCTV use.
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 Officer at Activate Learning?
Successful candidates must have experience of the Data Protection Act (DPA 2018) and an understanding of its role within education. You will have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate well and influence colleagues at different levels within the business. You should be organised, resilient and accurate, with a desire to learn and grow within the team, whilst working proactively.
Ideally candidates will also have experience in areas such as policy development, compliance auditing, delivering training, H&S or Security procedures and risk management. A formal accreditation in a relevant field, i.e. Level 3 H&S, Security or IT qualification would be highly desirable.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:
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.
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