Compliance Officer – Charity, HSE, Risk & Audits

The Sanctuary Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanctuary Trust in Rochdale is seeking a Compliance Officer to strengthen compliance, health and safety, governance and risk management across the organisation.

The role is full-time, on-site in Rochdale, with a salary of £28,392 per annum. It is ideal for someone with compliance or administrative experience aiming for a varied, rewarding career in the charity sector.

You will support audits, maintain records, manage training, and help ensure regulatory standards across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

The Sanctuary Trust in Rochdale is seeking a Compliance Officer to strengthen compliance, health and safety, governance and risk management across the organisation.

The role is full-time, on-site in Rochdale, with a salary of £28,392 per annum. It is ideal for someone with compliance or administrative experience aiming for a varied, rewarding career in the charity sector.

You will support audits, maintain records, manage training, and help ensure regulatory standards across the organisation.