Compliance Officer

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pension

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is hiring a Compliance Officer to safeguard children and young people traveling to and from school. You will verify that transport providers meet safety, safeguarding and contractual standards, conduct routine inspections, and maintain detailed records.

The role blends office work, home-based tasks, and visits to providers and schools. You will review DBS records, support safeguarding training, and respond to complaints while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding, health and safety, or passenger transport is advantageous.
• DBS checks and training records may be reviewed.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and spot compliance checks on transport providers.
• Review DBS certificates and training records; inspect vehicles, drivers, and staff.
• Respond to complaints and incidents; assist safeguarding investigations.
• Deliver safeguarding and health & safety training to providers.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Clear communicator

Judgement and integrity

Independent worker

Education

Relevant degree (public administration / social care / law)

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives.

Bath & North East Somerset Council serves a unique and vibrant area that blends rich heritage with natural beauty. Home to the iconic city of Bath - a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Roman Baths, Georgian architecture, and cultural vibrancy - the district also encompasses stunning rural countryside in and around the Chew Valley, including parts of the Cotswolds and Mendip Hills, both designated National Landscapes. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and improving people's lives, the council offers an exceptional environment in which to work.

About the Role

We're looking for a Compliance Officer to help keep children and young people safe when travelling to and from school.
In this role, you'll support the Council's Home to School Travel service by checking that transport providers meet required safety, safeguarding and contractual standards. Your work will give assurance that drivers, passenger assistants and vehicles are compliant, properly checked and operating in line with regulations. You'll carry out routine and spot compliance checks, review documentation such as DBS certificates and training records, and undertake inspections of transport providers. You'll respond to complaints and incidents, help investigate concerns, and play a key role in safeguarding children and young people using council arranged transport. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, producing reports, and helping to deliver safeguarding and health & safety training to providers.

The post is a mix of office based, home working and visits to providers' premises, schools and other sites etc. Therefore there is the flexibility and the ability to organise your own workload are essential.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, methodical and confident working with rules, processes and evidence. You'll be comfortable communicating clearly with a wide range of people, including transport providers, drivers, passenger assistants and council colleagues. You'll be able to work independently, manage competing priorities and apply sound judgement when issues arise.
Experience in a compliance, inspection or assurance role is ideal, and an understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, or passenger transport would be an advantage. Above all, you'll be committed to keeping people safe, acting with integrity, and upholding the Council's standards and values.

Interview date: TBC

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer - find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.