We are Recruiting – Compliance Officer

by | 20 Sep 2026 | News, Recruitment

Make a Real Difference in Your Community

Salary: £18,445.95 – £19,013.51 per annum including Fringe Allowance (£32,500 – £33,500 FTE)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
Working pattern: Flexible, with Mondays required in the Staines office
Closing date: Wednesday 29 September 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 5 October 2026

About Home-Start Spelthorne

At Home-Start Spelthorne, we believe every child deserves the best possible start in life.

We are a local charity supporting families with young children through compassionate, confidential and practical home-visiting support provided by our dedicated volunteers.

We are looking for an organised, detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Officer to join our friendly team and take on a hands-on role within our small charity.

This is an opportunity to play an important part in ensuring that Home-Start Spelthorne continues to operate with effective, proportionate and well-maintained systems of safety, quality, compliance and charity governance.

About the role

Working closely with the Manager and Trustees, you will help maintain effective compliance arrangements across the charity. You will support our regulatory and governance responsibilities, maintain our policy framework and help ensure that our operations continue to meet Home-Start UK Quality Standards and relevant statutory requirements.

This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys bringing organisation, structure and attention to detail to their work and who wants to see the direct impact of their contribution.

Key responsibilities

Safeguarding & Governance

  • Monitor and maintain robust safeguarding arrangements and safer recruitment processes.
  • Support quality assurance and governance frameworks.
  • Help ensure that appropriate compliance records are maintained.

Data Protection

  • Support the management of GDPR compliance.
  • Help maintain secure record-keeping systems.
  • Support the implementation and review of data protection policies and procedures.

Auditing & Risk Management

  • Carry out regular checks of compliance records, policies and procedures.
  • Identify gaps or areas requiring attention.
  • Support the Manager in addressing compliance and risk issues.

Policy Review

  • Maintain a programme of policy reviews.
  • Ensure policies are reviewed and updated when required.
  • Support the implementation and communication of policies across Home-Start Spelthorne.

Support & Reporting

  • Provide regular updates to the Manager and Board of Trustees.
  • Maintain governance documentation and records.
  • Help organise meetings and associated documentation.
  • Support the Manager with trustee onboarding and governance processes.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience in compliance, policy administration, risk management, governance or a similar role.
  • Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Is confident using IT systems, including Microsoft 365 and databases.
  • Can work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Is comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
  • Is willing to learn and develop their knowledge of Home-Start and the requirements of a small charity.
  • Is able to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and Trustees.

You don’t necessarily need to have worked for a charity before. What matters is that you are organised, conscientious, curious and committed to maintaining high standards, and are keen to use your skills to support a charity making a difference to local families.

What we offer

  • A supportive and purpose-driven working environment.
  • The opportunity to make a direct contribution to the work of a local children’s charity.
  • Flexible working.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • The opportunity to develop your skills and experience across compliance, governance and charity operations.
  • The chance to work within a small, friendly and community-focused organisation.

How to apply

If you have a keen eye for compliance, enjoy keeping things organised and have a passion for making a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.

To request an application pack:

Email: info@home-startspelthorne.org
Telephone: 01784 463200

Closing date: Wednesday 29 September 2026 at 5pm

Interviews: Week commencing 5 October 2026

Home-Start Spelthorne is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We follow safer recruitment practices as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks.

Home-Start Spelthorne
Supporting families since 1996
Registered Charity No. 1160026
www.home-startspelthorne.org

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