Compliance Officer
- Organisation: The Leys School
- Location: Cambridgeshire
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 2 March 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-orientated Compliance Officer to manage ISI compliance, risk management, incident management and business continuity, based across both schools in our Foundation.
Compliance Officer
Full Time | Permanent Post | Salary £37,000
Working for The Leys & St Faith’s Schools Foundation
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-orientated Compliance Officer to manage ISI compliance, risk management, incident management and business continuity, based across both schools in our Foundation. To be successful in the role, you will be able to work independently and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders. You will be a collaborative team player, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. You will have experience in data protection and management, able to undertake audits, and interpret and explain legislation & procedures to non-specialists.
The Compliance Department offers potential for further training, and this role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to develop and make the role their own. The successful candidate should be able to follow direction but also use initiative and experience to make appropriate decisions. They should expect to work on a range of independent projects at any one time, supporting the wider Compliance team.
For full details of responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.
About the Foundation
St Faith’s seeks to be a happy, inclusive and supportive community which welcomes families from all religious and cultural backgrounds. Underpinned by Christian values, we nurture every child as an infinitely valuable and uniquely gifted member of the St Faith’s family. We aim to cultivate strength of character, distinguished inter-personal qualities, distinctive leadership ability and a keen sense of social responsibility. Our innovative and future-focused education builds on a strong academic heritage and promotes excellence in all areas.
The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.
Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance.
The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter addressed to Hannah Fox (Bursar at St Faiths), to the Recruitment Team (recruitment@theleys.net), The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD by 09.00 on 02 March 2026.
This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We will review applications as they arrive and reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed, an early application is therefore encouraged.
By applying for this role, you are consenting to The Leys School storing your personal data. Please read our ‘Privacy Notice for Job Applicants’ for further details.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-orientated Compliance Officer to manage ISI compliance, risk management, incident management and business continuity, based across both schools in our Foundation.
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Compliance Officer
Full Time | Permanent Post | Salary £37,000
Working for The Leys & St Faith’s Schools Foundation
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-orientated Compliance Officer to manage ISI compliance, risk management, incident management and business continuity, based across both schools in our Foundation. To be successful in the role, you will be able to work independently and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders. You will be a collaborative team player, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. You will have experience in data protection and management, able to undertake audits, and interpret and explain legislation & procedures to non-specialists.
The Compliance Department offers potential for further training, and this role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to develop and make the role their own. The successful candidate should be able to follow direction but also use initiative and experience to make appropriate decisions. They should expect to work on a range of independent projects at any one time, supporting the wider Compliance team.
For full details of responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.
About the Foundation
St Faith’s seeks to be a happy, inclusive and supportive community which welcomes families from all religious and cultural backgrounds. Underpinned by Christian values, we nurture every child as an infinitely valuable and uniquely gifted member of the St Faith’s family. We aim to cultivate strength of character, distinguished inter-personal qualities, distinctive leadership ability and a keen sense of social responsibility. Our innovative and future-focused education builds on a strong academic heritage and promotes excellence in all areas.
The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.
Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance.
The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter addressed to Hannah Fox (Bursar at St Faiths), to the Recruitment Team (recruitment@theleys.net), The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD by 09.00 on 02 March 2026.
This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We will review applications as they arrive and reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed, an early application is therefore encouraged.
By applying for this role, you are consenting to The Leys School storing your personal data. Please read our ‘Privacy Notice for Job Applicants’ for further details.
