Compliance Officer

The Sanctuary Trust Limited; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Trust Limited is seeking a Compliance Officer to support and strengthen compliance, health and safety, governance, and risk management across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone with compliance, health and safety, or administrative experience looking for a varied career in the charity sector.

There are regular site visits across Greater Manchester and North Wales; a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required to travel between Sanctuary Trust sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Health & Safety, Compliance, or related administrative role.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between Sanctuary Trust sites.

Responsibilities

• Support health and safety systems, records, inspections, and compliance monitoring.
• Conduct regular site visits across Greater Manchester and North Wales to ensure policy adherence.
• Maintain compliance records, registers and documentation.
• Manage compliance calendars, training records, certifications, and audits.
• Oversee the eLearning system and monitor staff training.
• Assist with risk assessment processes and maintain the organisational risk register.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections and monitoring visits.
• Coordinate contractor compliance and waste management requirements.
• Support asset management, repairs records, and compliance systems.
• Assist in maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

Skills

Health & Safety

Compliance

Administrative skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Salary: £28,392 per annum full time (point 24)

Interviews to take place week commencing 26th October 2026

Job Overview

Sanctuary Trust is seeking an organised and proactive Compliance Officer to support and strengthen compliance, health and safety, governance, and risk management arrangements across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with compliance, health and safety, or administrative experience who is looking to develop a varied and rewarding career within the charity sector.

Duties

• Support the organisation’s health and safety systems, records, inspections, and compliance monitoring.
• Carry out regular site visits across Greater Manchester and North Wales to ensure projects are operating in line with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance records, registers, and key documentation.
• Manage compliance calendars, training records, certifications, and audit schedules.
• Oversee the eLearning system and monitor staff compliance training.
• Support risk assessment processes and maintain the organisational risk register.
• Assist with internal and external audits, inspections, and monitoring visits.
• Coordinate contractor compliance and waste management requirements.
• Support the management of organisational assets, repairs records, and compliance systems.
• Assist in maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems

Requirements

• Proven experience in Health & Safety, Compliance, or a related administrative role.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as regular travel between Sanctuary Trust sites is required.