Location
Brighton, East Sussex, England
Industry sector
Human Resources, Training
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
19/03/2026
Closing date
16/04/2026
HR Compliance Assistant
Location: Brighton
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term/Full Time
Salary : £24,785 per annum and is in line with the National Living Wage
Brighton College is seeking to appoint an HR Compliance Assistant on a full-time basis. This is a fixed-term role for one year, in the first instance.
Main Purpose of the Role: The postholder will provide administrative support to the HR Compliance Administrator for all HR safeguarding (including pre-appointment compliance) in relation to Brighton College, Brighton College Prep School and Brighton College International Schools (UK based). This is a fixed-term role for one year, in the first instance.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the HR Compliance Administrator with the following:
* Administration and registration of inhouse safeguarding training, including booking venues and arranging technical support for the presenters;
* Request, collate and record all pre-appointment checks and documented evidence;
* Maintain and update databases, records, and filing systems accurately and efficiently;
* Conduct ID checks and process DBS applications;
* Administration of supervised risk assessments, when appropriate, once approved by the Designated Safeguarding Lead;
* Conduct and maintain accurate compliance checks and safeguarding training records for: volunteers, governors, external service providers, staff family members in the boarding community and host family members;
* Conduct DBS renewals every three years for Combined Cadet Force personnel;
* Conduct additional compliance administration, if applicable, for internal staff moves;
* Set up and monitoring of NSPCC Safer Recruitment in Education online courses;
* Assist with the organising and recording of annual driver medical assessments;
* Assist with the organising and recording of annual Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome medical assessments;
* Distribute and record all annual policy declarations for staff,volunteers, staff family members and external service providers;
* Archive, annually, former employee files.
* Any other reasonable management request.
Person Specifications
The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:
* A keen eye for detail;
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure;
* Excellent communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal; with the confidence and ability to converse clearly with colleagues and stakeholders;
* The ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion;
* The ability to multitask, input data accurately and work in a fast-paced environment;
* The ability to work effectively in a team environment;
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Teams and Outlook (having the ability to maintain multiple inboxes).
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday inclusive, working 8.00am to 4.30pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (37.5 hours per week). This is a fixed-term role for one year, in the first instance.
Remuneration
The salary for this position is £24,785 per annum and is in line with the National Living Wage.
Holidays
23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
* Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
* Complimentary lunch is provided.
* Free tickets to the College's music, dance and drama performances.
* Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
* Employee benefit and discount platform.
Wellbeing
* Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
* Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
* Generous sickness policy.
* Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
* Comprehensive wellbeing package.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brighton College, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
https://brightoncollege.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/1003/HR-Compliance-Assistant