Compliance Manager

At The National College, our all-in-one platform empowers education workforces. We help schools, trusts and nurseries stay compliant, raise standards, and reduce staff workload.

We’ve created a unique platform combining the world’s largest CPD and policy library with custom-built tools — developed in collaboration with thousands of schools and over 1,000 education experts.

As we continue to grow and evolve, maintaining strong standards across the business is a key priority. We are now seeking a Compliance Manager to help lead that work.

The Role

The Compliance Manager will oversee all aspects of compliance across the organisation. This includes maintaining GDPR practices, ensuring our ISO 9001 accreditation remains up to standard, and leading the process for achieving ISO 42001 certification. The role reports directly into senior leadership and will shape our company-wide approach to data protection, quality assurance, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

GDPR: Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO), manage policies, and oversee responses to subject access requests (SARs)
ISO 9001: Lead audit preparation, maintain certification, and resolve audit findings
ISO 42001: Drive the process of obtaining ISO 42001 certification (AI Management Systems)
Internal Audits: Conduct audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement
Policy Management: Maintain and update documentation for data protection, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks
Training: Develop and deliver internal training to support staff understanding of key compliance areas
Risk & Advisory: Advise senior leadership on compliance risks, industry developments, and best practices
Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and external partners
Collaboration: Work with internal teams such as IT and security to ensure alignment between compliance and systems

Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a compliance, quality assurance, or similar role
Proven experience with GDPR and ISO 9001
Background in education, technology, or a similar environment is desirable
Familiarity with ISO 42001 or other ISO standards is a plus

Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding of GDPR and data protection
Experience managing ISO 9001 and audit preparation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with internal teams and external stakeholders
Comfortable using compliance or data protection tools
Self-motivated, organised, and proactive
Professional and diplomatic when engaging with senior leadership and external partners