About Our School
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The British School of Brussels is a not-for-profit, independent international school with approximately 1,350 students from around 70 countries.
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Our world-class facilities are set within an inspiring green campus in Tervuren, Belgium, near the university city of Leuven and the capital city of Brussels.
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We foster a culture of kinship, pursue quality in everything we do, and build strong relationships that inspire success.
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Our Mission
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We provide a vibrant and engaging holistic education for our students in a harmonious atmosphere.
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With a focus on academic endeavour, pastoral care, and enrichment opportunities, we create a thriving community where everyone learns and works together to inspire success.
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Curriculum
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Our curriculum is based on the British system, adapted to meet the needs of our diverse student body.
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We offer an Early Childhood Centre for children aged 1-3, a bespoke enquiry-based curriculum in our Primary School, and a range of internationally recognised pre-university examination courses at Post-16 level.
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Our Enrichment programme offers over 100 activities per week.
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About the Role
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Compliance and Data Protection Administrative Coordinator to support our Human Resources and Finance department.
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The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with Belgian employment legislation, GDPR regulations, and internal policies, supporting the school's adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices in data protection.
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The role involves:
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* Monitoring and supporting compliance with Belgian employment and data-related legislation
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* Assisting with contract reviews, vendor agreements, and due diligence checks
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* Supporting visa, work permit, residency, and expat processes for international staff
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* Coordinating preparation of documentation required for audits, inspections, or legal consultations
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* Liaising with external legal advisors as needed and assisting in implementing recommendations
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Data Protection (GDPR)
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* Acting as the main point of contact for GDPR compliance
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* Ensuring proper processing, storage, and retention of data in accordance with GDPR and school policies
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* Maintaining and updating data registers and data protection impact assessments
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* Promoting awareness and good practices around data protection through training and internal communication
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Administrative Coordination
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* Maintaining and organising all compliance and data protection documentation
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* Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining legally compliant employment contracts, amendments, and related documentation
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* Helping develop and update school policies, forms, and internal procedures related to compliance
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* Coordinating compliance training sessions for staff, including scheduling and attendance tracking
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* Supporting internal reporting and risk management documentation under the guidance of HR and Finance
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* Ensuring confidentiality and integrity of all compliance-related records and processes
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* Providing general administrative support to the HR and Finance department
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Requirements
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* Degree in law (or equivalent legal qualification) with a strong focus on labour law and/or data protection
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* At least 3–5 years of experience in compliance, legal administration, or data protection roles
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* Good understanding of GDPR and Belgian employment law
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* Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
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* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
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* Dutch as a mother tongue is required; fluency in English is also essential. French is a plus.
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* Experience in an international or educational setting is an advantage.
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Benefits
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* A full-time permanent contract with very generous holiday provision
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* An interesting position in an international environment
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* An attractive salary - BSB Operational scale – Band 4 representing a minimum of €55,326 and maximum €86,470 gross per year, depending on the years of relevant experience
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* Interesting extra-legal benefits including hospitalisation insurance, extra pension payments, 22 extra holidays, luncheon vouchers, free use of the BSB sport facilities
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