Compliance Officer

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Systems Growth & Compliance Officer to join London South East Academies Trust. This pivotal role focuses on the development and management of our People Information Systems (PIS), ensuring they align with operational and strategic objectives while maintaining compliance with statutory and safeguarding standards.
As a Systems Growth & Compliance Officer, you will:
Lead the implementation, development, and optimisation of People Information Systems to support Trust-wide operations.
Monitor and maintain compliance with safeguarding and statutory requirements, including oversight of the Single Central Record (SCR) and safer recruitment processes.
Provide actionable data insights to senior leadership, analysing key metrics such as workforce trends, turnover, and diversity.
Act as the Trust’s primary contact for data governance and GDPR compliance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including MIS and IT, to enhance system functionalities and data integrity.
Deliver training to stakeholders on system usage and compliance standards, promoting a culture of self-service and efficiency.
Proven experience in compliance, people operations, or HR systems management, ideally within the education sector or a multi-academy trust.
Advanced knowledge of data management tools, including expertise in platforms such as iTrent and MS Excel.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Educated to a good general level (minimum Level 2/GCSE A-C in English and Maths or equivalent).
Degree-level qualification in a relevant field is desirable.
London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises thirteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, Lambeth and Surrey.
Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs.
As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high-quality, cost-effective central services to ensure success for all.
Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set-up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff.
We know that education has the power to change lives – and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities.
 
Our benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays), plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year and also offer leave for volunteering.
Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
Annual season ticket loan
Access to our onsite gym at LSEC Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments
 
London South East Academies Trust is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.
As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.