Posted Apr 23, 2026
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Head of Compliance in the day-to-day management of compliance obligations (OfS, UK GDPR, etc.). - Maintain compliance trackers and logs such as risk register, GDPR incident log, training completion log, policy review calendar. - Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of statutory returns or compliance actions. - Maintain accurate records of data processing activities, data breaches, subject rights requests, policy reviews, and updates. - Support in drafting, formatting, and publishing internal policies and procedures. - Support handling of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) requests. - Ensure all records of consent, privacy notices, and data processing agreements are properly archived and accessible. - Collate documentation and evidence for internal and external audits or inspections (e.g., OfS). - Generate monthly and quarterly compliance status reports and dashboards for internal use. - Monitor and report on completion rates of mandatory compliance training. - Provide administrative support for scheduling and tracking training, webinars, and briefings. - Coordinate with departments such as IT, Registry, HR, Academic Governance, and Marketing to gather compliance inputs. - Work with the IT team to support the Head of Compliance in tracking cybersecurity compliance measures, including breach logs, staff awareness training, and incident escalation protocols. - Support communication of new policies, updates, or alerts across departments. Qualifications Required:
At least 5 years of experience in an administrative or compliance support role. - Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and record-keeping. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Familiarity with data protection principles under UK GDPR. - Competent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). - Understanding of cybersecurity risks and controls, including the importance of breach notification procedures and secure data handling. - Previous experience in a higher education institution or public sector will be valued. - Awareness of Office for Students (OfS) regulatory framework. - Exposure to compliance tools such as OneTrust, SharePoint, Excel logs. (Note: The additional details of the company were not provided in the job description.) Role Overview: You will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the Compliance Function, ensuring effective coordination, maintenance, and documentation of compliance activities across the institution. Your role will involve managing compliance registers, supporting audits, handling data requests, and maintaining up-to-date compliance records in line with higher education regulations and UK GDPR. Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Head of Compliance in the day-to-day management of compliance obligations (OfS, UK GDPR, etc.). - Maintain compliance trackers and logs such as risk register, GDPR incident log, training completion log, policy review calendar. - Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of statutory returns or compliance actions. - Maintain accurate records of data processing activities, data breaches, subject rights requests, policy reviews, and updates. - Support in drafting, formatting, and publishing internal policies and procedures. - Support handling of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) requests. - Ensure all records of consent, privacy notices, and data processing agreements are properly archived and accessible. - Collate documentation and evidence for internal and external audits or inspections (e.g., OfS). - Generate monthly and quarterly compliance status reports and dashboards for internal use. - Monitor and report on completion rates of mandatory compliance training. - Provide administrative support for scheduling and tracking training, webinars, and briefings. - Coordinate with departments such as IT, Registry, HR, Academic Governance, and Marketing to gather compliance inputs. - Work with the IT team to support the Head of Compliance in tracking cybersecurity compliance measures, including breach logs, staff awareness training, and incident escalation protocols. - Support communication of new policies, updates, or alerts across departments. Qualifications Required:
At least 5 years of experience in an administrative or compliance support role. - Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and record-keeping. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Familiarity with data protection principles under UK GDPR. - Competent in using
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