Compliance Director Candidate Information Pack
Contents
Chairman’s Welcome
The Dukes Family
Our People
Job Description
Person Specification
Application Process
Chairman’s Welcome
“In 2015, I founded Dukes Education. The beginning of the Dukes story is simple. I wanted to do something I love, and I love developing young people.
to us for schooling, guidance and expertise because, in their own way, they want to build a ‘crown’ of achievement themselves. Our mission is to be the best at helping them to do this. Everything we do at Dukes is driven by a strong desire to nurture young people so they can achieve their true potential. I am so excited for our future. We are in a privileged position: we have a unique opportunity to create dreams and inspire excellence in our students. Only time will tell what lies ahead but we will continue to evolve and have fun while we create and inspire!
I’ve been inspired by many individuals throughout my involvement in finance, the
military and sport. Growing up with dyslexia meant I had to find my own way to succeed – but the encouragement and support of my family and school was crucial. I wanted to give others the chance to be successful against the odds and in the face of obstacles. On every publication, email or letter from Dukes Education, you will see a small crown next to our name. When Dukes began, we decided to use a sign that expressed everything we wanted the company to be. The Dukes crown symbolises our ambition to be at the absolute top of the education sector – a mark of recognised quality. It also symbolises the ambition of our students and parents. They come
Welcome to Dukes Education.”
Aatif Hassan
The Dukes Family
Acquired in 2021
Hampton Court House School
Chiswick & Bedford Park Preparatory School
St Andrew’s College Cambridge
Our People
Job Description
Reporting to: Chairman (first 6 months) Dukes Board (thereafter)
This newly created role will be responsible for delivering a clear, effective and measurable compliance strategy to ensure all Dukes Nurseries, Schools, Colleges and Beyond the Classroom organisations remain fully compliant at all times. By optimising data, operations, technology and training to improve processes and reduce risk, this individual will continue to champion a culture of regulatory compliance.
Key duties and objectives:
• To work with the aforementioned Dukes settings to carry out regular compliance audits to scale the progress of implementation and identify potential areas of vulnerability and risk; • To develop action plans for the mitigation of any risks, providing general guidance on future avoidance of risk; • To work with the Director of IT to ensure GDPR compliance and risk management of technology use at all settings; • To work with the Director of People to initiate, develop and review the Dukes HR policies on an ongoing basis including Safer Recruitment; • To ensure Safeguarding compliance is effective in all settings including SCR / training; • To ensure all relevant statutory policies are in place and up to date with the annual review plan; • To ensure the appropriate individuals are kept informed of all relevant changes to guidance and legislation in the following areas: • Independent Schools Inspectorate and OfSTED regulatory requirements • Health, Safety and Welfare (e.g. medical provision, minibus and transport, Equality Act, Children & Families Act, including commercial lettings) • Premises (buildings and facilities, environmental health, food hygiene) • Student Visas and Home Office immigration requirements • Data Protection (subject access requests, information technology, data controller, records management) • Management/operational (anti-bribery, licencing, copyright, parent contracts) • Advise and, if required, develop practices to ensure compliance guidelines and legislation are met in all settings. Monitor these practices and maintain all records to certify compliance; • In conjunction with the Property Director, develop and deliver a strategic plan to oversee the management, maintenance, security and day-to-day upkeep of buildings and grounds, ensuring all Health and Safety protocols are compliant and understood by staff; • To develop a Compliance dashboard for the Dukes Group, identifying areas for the Board to consider risk and / or future investment; • To attend and provide any necessary reports to the Board; • To keep up to date with external best practice and legal requirements; • To ensure effective training /development activities are in place to enable effective Compliance practice.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
• Degree level with up-to-date relevant training (i.e. Safer Recruitment, GDPR, H&S). • Track record in an educational management role. • Detailed knowledge of the ISI and / or Ofsted regulatory requirements and relevant areas of legislation. Essential • Understanding of school governance structures. Essential • Working knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Essential • Highly developed communication skills with experience of influencing behaviours at all levels of an organisation. Essential • Proven experience of strong leadership, motivational and management skills across multi-functional teams. Essential • Excellent IT skills, with the ability to interpret data and systems. Essential • Ability to produce and present effective presentations and training. Essential • Project management skills with the ability to manage risk, performance and control delivery to achieve outcomes. Essential • Proven track record of delivering enhancements to process efficiency. Essential • Experience of working across international teams or geographies. Desirable • Fluent in an additional language. Desirable • Analytical and problem-solving skills. • Flexible and adaptable to change. • Energy and enthusiasm. • Strong organisational or administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach. • Emotional resilience and ability to work calmly under pressure often with conflicting priorities. • Able to maintain professional relationships at all times, always acting with integrity. • Professional and customer orientated approach. • Aligned to the aims and values of Dukes. • Proactive and committed to continuous improvement in service delivery • Collaborative approach. • Willing to take ownership and be accountable for decisions and actions.
Skills and abilities
Personal attributes
Application Process
Applications should consist of a CV and covering statement outlining key matching experience and rationale for applying for the post.
Applications should be sent to our recruitment advisors at The Management Recruitment Group:
Adam Spencer T: 0208 892 0115 M: 07989 435 960 E: adam.spencer@mrgpeople.co.uk Hayley Mintern T: 0208 892 0115 M: 07530 680 184 E: hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk
Applications will be reviewed and The Management Recruitment Group will undertake preliminary meetings with selected candidates.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 11th July 2021.
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