Compliance Officer

Greater.jobs; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a Compliance Officer to assist with safety and property compliance. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary between £28,598 - £31,022. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Estates, ensuring compliance across all schools. Strong organizational, IT, and interpersonal skills are essential. The role offers a supportive working environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

22.7% Local Government Pension scheme contribution

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym

Generous annual leave allowance

Personalised professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with contractors and procuring services.
• Good level of IT skills, particularly using MS Office packages.
• Strong administrative skills including record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Head of Estates for compliance management.
• Ensure statutory activities are completed in all schools.
• Maintain appropriate records related to property compliance.

Skills

Good administrative skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Experience with contractors

Good IT skills (MS Office)

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Post Title: Compliance Officer

Responsible to: Head of Estates

Location: STOCCAT Central Office

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12 - 17 Salary £28,598 - £31,022

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full year (52.143 weeks per year)

Hours per week: Full time (37 hours per week)

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 7 December 2025

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking a Compliance Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The Compliance Officer will provide general support and assistance to the Head of Estates with the management of safety and property compliance throughout the Trust and to ensure statutory activities and planned preventative maintenance is completed in all schools, and keeping appropriate records.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools' opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Good administrative skills, including record keeping, reporting and keeping a calendar of compliance activities.
• The ability to organise and prioritise workload and be self‑motivated.
• Experience of working with contractors and procuring services
• Good IT skills, including experience using MS Office packages, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in liaising with people at all levels.

We can offer:

• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free onsite gym.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Convenient location in Bury town centre.
• A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children's barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust's safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self‑disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: TBC

Interview date: TBC

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website

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