Compliance Officer (23 month fixed term contract)
Start Date: 21 January 2025 Salary: £34,230 increasing to £38,034 by annual increments Working Pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week – open to discussing flexible working patterns About Us
The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTC Scotland) is the independent regulator for teachers in Scotland. We work in the public interest to enhance trust in teachers by setting, upholding, and promoting high standards. We are a statutory body, meaning our role is set out in law – we are independent of government. Why Work for Us?
Make a difference
to the quality of learning and teaching for children, young people, and adult learners in Scotland. Flexible working
is our default and is open to all. You will have flexibility over when and where you work, depending on the requirements of the role. Most of our people choose to primarily work from home, but office space is available if preferred. You will be expected to travel to our office in Edinburgh to attend collaborative events as the role requires. Learning
is one of our core principles. We will support your learning and development to help you perform at your best in your role and to develop your future career. Annual leave
entitlement is a generous 42 days (294 hours). Local Government Pension Scheme
is open to all employees. Our Values
Trust and Respect
– All of us are equally important. We seek out and listen to others’ views. We support each other and build positive working relationships. Integrity
– We do what we say we will. We deliver on our plans and effectively communicate with others. We are committed to continually learning and improving. Social Justice
– We embrace diversity. We understand the importance of positive wellbeing and seek to support each other and our registrants. We want you to feel like you belong. About the Role
The Compliance Officer supports and assists the Legal and Governance Team and Legal and Governance Manager in ensuring that GTC Scotland policies, processes, and procedures comply with the law and that GTC Scotland complies with these policies, processes, and procedures in practice. What You Will Need to Be Successful
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent qualification in law, compliance, or a related discipline (SCQF level 7) or equivalent attested vocational or work-based training in a relevant role Evidence of ongoing professional learning A proven track record of working in the compliance sector Evidenced experience of carrying out compliance reviews and providing written reports on the outcomes of these reviews Experience of involvement in advising on compliance-related matters An understanding of information governance compliance, such as Freedom of Information, Subject Access Requests, and Data Protection Evidenced experience in building and maintaining effective working partnerships with internal and external users and partners We don’t expect perfection. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but you share our values and believe you have the potential to be successful in the role, we encourage you to still apply. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where people can bring their whole selves to work. We want to hire the best person for the role, irrespective of their background. We use a recruitment platform which aims to reduce any unconscious bias. Working Hours / Pattern
We see this role being based on full-time working hours of 35 hours per week; however, we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role but have alternative needs in relation to working hours or pattern. Application and Selection Process
Apply via the Applied platform by the closing date of 9:00 am on Tuesday 21 January 2025. Invites to interview issued by 31 January 2025. Interviews will take place on 17 February 2025 and 19 February 2025 and will be held through Microsoft Teams. We advise you to hold these dates in your diary. If you have a medical condition or other individual need which you believe may affect our interview/assessment arrangements, or your ability to be at your best, please let us know so we can discuss how we can support you and make any adjustments that may be required. Please note that GTC Scotland is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas.
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Start Date: 21 January 2025 Salary: £34,230 increasing to £38,034 by annual increments Working Pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week – open to discussing flexible working patterns About Us
The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTC Scotland) is the independent regulator for teachers in Scotland. We work in the public interest to enhance trust in teachers by setting, upholding, and promoting high standards. We are a statutory body, meaning our role is set out in law – we are independent of government. Why Work for Us?
Make a difference
to the quality of learning and teaching for children, young people, and adult learners in Scotland. Flexible working
is our default and is open to all. You will have flexibility over when and where you work, depending on the requirements of the role. Most of our people choose to primarily work from home, but office space is available if preferred. You will be expected to travel to our office in Edinburgh to attend collaborative events as the role requires. Learning
is one of our core principles. We will support your learning and development to help you perform at your best in your role and to develop your future career. Annual leave
entitlement is a generous 42 days (294 hours). Local Government Pension Scheme
is open to all employees. Our Values
Trust and Respect
– All of us are equally important. We seek out and listen to others’ views. We support each other and build positive working relationships. Integrity
– We do what we say we will. We deliver on our plans and effectively communicate with others. We are committed to continually learning and improving. Social Justice
– We embrace diversity. We understand the importance of positive wellbeing and seek to support each other and our registrants. We want you to feel like you belong. About the Role
The Compliance Officer supports and assists the Legal and Governance Team and Legal and Governance Manager in ensuring that GTC Scotland policies, processes, and procedures comply with the law and that GTC Scotland complies with these policies, processes, and procedures in practice. What You Will Need to Be Successful
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent qualification in law, compliance, or a related discipline (SCQF level 7) or equivalent attested vocational or work-based training in a relevant role Evidence of ongoing professional learning A proven track record of working in the compliance sector Evidenced experience of carrying out compliance reviews and providing written reports on the outcomes of these reviews Experience of involvement in advising on compliance-related matters An understanding of information governance compliance, such as Freedom of Information, Subject Access Requests, and Data Protection Evidenced experience in building and maintaining effective working partnerships with internal and external users and partners We don’t expect perfection. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but you share our values and believe you have the potential to be successful in the role, we encourage you to still apply. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where people can bring their whole selves to work. We want to hire the best person for the role, irrespective of their background. We use a recruitment platform which aims to reduce any unconscious bias. Working Hours / Pattern
We see this role being based on full-time working hours of 35 hours per week; however, we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role but have alternative needs in relation to working hours or pattern. Application and Selection Process
Apply via the Applied platform by the closing date of 9:00 am on Tuesday 21 January 2025. Invites to interview issued by 31 January 2025. Interviews will take place on 17 February 2025 and 19 February 2025 and will be held through Microsoft Teams. We advise you to hold these dates in your diary. If you have a medical condition or other individual need which you believe may affect our interview/assessment arrangements, or your ability to be at your best, please let us know so we can discuss how we can support you and make any adjustments that may be required. Please note that GTC Scotland is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas.
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