SLC Compliance Officer

About this role

Overall Purpose

The Compliance Officer leads on compliance oversight of domestic/home student recruitment, including admissions controls, external agents and partner activity. The role ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, protects student interests and supports sustainable growth.

Role Focus

Compliance ownership of domestic student recruitment, admissions controls and agent/partner oversight within higher education, focusing on consumer protection and fair student outcomes.

Experience

Minimum 10 years in compliance, audit, legal or quality assurance roles within UK regulated environments with strong exposure to audit.

Regulatory Depth

Strong knowledge of OfS requirements including partner oversight, admissions controls, quality and standards, and student protection obligations.

https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/media/n1akowt3/proposals-for-new-approach-to-consumer-and-student-protection.pdf

Proposals for a new approach to consumer and student protection

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the compliance framework for domestic admissions and partner/agent activity.
• Develop and implement policies, controls and monitoring aligned to regulatory expectations.
• Deliver risk-based monitoring and audit programs.
• Ensure recruitment practices meet consumer protection requirements.
• Support regulatory reviews, audits and investigations.
• Provide reporting to senior leadership.
• Provide compliance guidance and training.

Candidate Profile

Senior compliance professional with strong audit discipline and regulatory understanding.

Essential Experience

• 10+ years in compliance or related roles
• Strong audit and monitoring experience
• Knowledge of OfS regulation
• Experience overseeing third parties

Personal Attributes

• High integrity
• Attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management
• Resilient and organized

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Compliance Statement

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a criminal records check, two references, ID and Right to Work verification, and education confirmation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion, selection for employment is based solely on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.

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