Head of Quality and Compliance

Summary:

Head of Quality and Compliance job opportunity in Sheffield with a school committed to excellence in education.

About the School:

A school dedicated to using technology to enhance teaching and learning, with a strong focus on innovation and support for educators worldwide.

The Opportunity:

As the Head of Quality and Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the school meets all regulatory and quality standards. This is a strategic position that shapes compliance frameworks and governance systems to support the school’s mission and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage programme compliance and governance for accredited courses.
• Coordinate corporate risk-management activities across the school.
• Maintain Business Impact Assessments and oversee Business Continuity Plans.
• Lead compliance audits aligned with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, including DBS checks, funding rules, and immigration regulations.
• Oversee complaints management in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Audit financial funding processes related to learners and tutors.
• Review and update policies, contracts, and documentation with Legal and Technology Governance teams.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and act as the department’s Data Champion.
• Manage contracts with third-party delivery partners and support international compliance requirements.
• Lead governance panels and committees to drive policy implementation.
• Support the expansion of international programmes and advise on global data-privacy standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Leadership experience in a quality or compliance role.
• Understanding of ESFA and Ofsted regulations.
• Experience in compliance, data management, risk management, and corporate governance.
• Knowledge of the education and teacher-training regulatory landscape.
• Experience in bid development and funding eligibility assessment.

Preferred

• Strong background in policy management and quality improvement.
• Postgraduate or professional certification in quality management, auditing, or process improvement.
• Degree in education, law, business, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of £50,000 – £60,000 FTE.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave, rising to 30.
• 5% pension contribution and access to extensive learning and development opportunities.