Compliance Audit Manager (Education)

Are you based in the South of England or Midlands and looking for a role which is mostly hone based?

Would you like to work for a growing, national, specialist education provider?

Are you an experienced in audit, governance and compliance within education?

My client is a growing education group with schools and specialist education settings across England.

As the organisation continues to expand, they are creating a new Compliance Audit Manager position to strengthen compliance, governance and safeguarding oversight across the group.

This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible role, working alongside senior leaders to ensure schools operate to the highest standards while supporting continuous improvement across a diverse and growing organisation.

You will combine challenge and support in equal measure, helping leaders identify risks, strengthen systems and maintain confidence that every setting is meeting its regulatory and safeguarding obligations.

Reporting directly to the Director of Risk, you will work closely with Regional Managing Directors, Headteachers, Designated Safeguarding Leads and governance teams across the business.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting both onsite and remote compliance audits across schools and education settings.
• Assessing compliance against Independent School Standards, safeguarding requirements and wider regulatory frameworks.
• Producing detailed audit reports and tracking corrective actions to completion.
• Providing guidance on Ofsted and ISI requirements and supporting schools in maintaining compliance.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing group-wide policies and procedures.
• Leading on the oversight and effective use of safeguarding recording systems.
• Auditing Single Central Records and safer recruitment processes.
• Supporting risk management activities across safeguarding, health and safety, complaints, websites and statutory compliance.
• Analysing data and producing reports for governance meetings and senior leadership teams.
• Contributing to governance development and supporting organisational growth initiatives.
• Leading and supporting compliance and improvement projects across the group.

We are looking for:

• Experience in compliance, audit, governance, quality assurance or risk management within education with strong knowledge of Independent School Standards and regulatory requirements.
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding, Keeping Children Safe in Education, safer recruitment and Single Central Record compliance.
• Experience conducting audits, writing reports and managing improvement actions.
• The ability to influence stakeholders positively and constructively.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience using digital systems and data tools.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed organisation.
• It is essential to have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to be considered for this opportunity.

This is a rare, exciting, newly created role offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact at group level during an exciting period of growth.

To apply please provide a CV in the first instance and a full job description will be provided after a successful screening call.

My client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.

*Amida Solutions is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will consider all applicants based on their skills, experience and potential, regardless of background or personal characteristics.