People Policy and Compliance Lead

HRUC

Interview Date:Monday 12 January 2026

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is a successful merged college group, based across 5 vibrant campuses.

Reporting to the People Policy and Organisational Compliance Manager, in this post you will develop, implement, and monitor HRUC’s people policies, processes, and compliance framework across HRUC.  You will ensure that HRUC’s People policies and practices fully adhere to education legislation and compliance regulations and best practices. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with key stakeholders to develop, review and update HRUC’s policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Implementing processes to monitor compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, i.e. safeguarding, data protection, and equality laws risk
• Producing reports on compliance status for senior management, identifying key trends, risks, and areas requiring improvement
• Being first point of contact for compliance, policy, and complaints-related queries from staff, and senior management, and external bodies

We are seeking to appoint a talented and motivated individual who can demonstrate the following:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a compliance/regulatory related role
• Track record of implementing a compliance framework and monitoring progress and communicating to internal stakeholders.
• The ability to understand, communicate, and implement regulations, policies, and guidance.
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR, Equality and Diversity laws
• Methodical and thorough approach to work and strong attention to detail

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies:

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Further details:Job Description

Equal Opportunities

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

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