Compliance Co-Ordinator
Inspiration Trust, Norwich, NR2 1NR10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
June 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £26,403 to £28,142 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
Essential - • Good numeracy and literacy skills/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English grade 5 or above
Desirable - • Will have experience in a similar role or qualified to level 5 • Health & Safety qualification at level 2 or above
Experience
Essential - • Experience of dealing with high volume, deadline driven requests in a calm, diplomatic and persuasive manner. • Fully competent with Microsoft Office 365 and using IT packages relevant to the role. • Administration experience in a busy office. • Strong verbal and numerical reasoning ability. • Experience of compiling reports and analysing data. • Experience in communicating at all levels of the organisation.
Desirable - • Experience of working in an education setting.
Skills, Knowledge
Essential - • Excellent attention to detail. • Ability to work on own initiative. • Effective decision-making skills. • Able to build good working relationships with stakeholders. • Ability to work constructively and flexibly as part of a team. • Ability to work well under pressure. • Ability of demonstrate a professional, confident and ‘can do’ attitude. • Can meet deadlines by effective planning and time management. • Calm and courteous approach. • Good communication skills, both written and spoken.
Desirable - • Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation to ensure the Trust meets legislative requirements. • Knowledge and behaviours that support diversity, equality and inclusive practice. • Driven to continually improve service provided
What the school offers its staff
The Inspiration Trust offers all staff a range of benefits via our ‘my lifestyle' portal. All eligible staff will have access to a range of benefits from salary sacrifice schemes and employee discounts.
Further information about the job
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £26,403 to £28,142 per annum
Working Weeks: 52 weeks
Start Date: June 2026
This role will be based at Cringleford Prep, Woolhouse Way, Cringleford, Norfolk, NR4 7FU.
We are seeking a reliable, dynamic and responsible person to join the team as Compliance Co-Ordinator at Inspiration Trust Central Services to support the Director of Estates in the delivery of high-quality Estate management services.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To monitor and develop the use of the ‘Smartlog’ platform for compliance and reporting.
- To provide excellent administrative and clerical support in regard to all areas of Estate management.
- To support innovation and project work to drive forward the performance of the department.
- Support legal compliance in all activities.
- To act as the first point of contact for visitors and contractors as required.
About You:
The successful candidate will have meticulous attention to details, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, risk-focused mindset to ensure compliance in the Trust. You will act as a bridge between complex regulations and daily operations, ensuring that compliance is a "lived reality" rather than just a policy document.
Essential:
- Good numeracy and literacy skills/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English grade 5 or above
- Experience of dealing with high volume, deadline driven requests in a calm, diplomatic and persuasive manner.
- Fully competent with Microsoft Office 365 and using IT packages relevant to the role.
- Administration experience in a busy office.
- Strong verbal and numerical reasoning ability.
- Experience of compiling reports and analysing data.
- Experience in communicating at all levels of the organisation.
Desirable:
- Experience in a similar role or qualified to level 5
- Health & Safety qualification at level 2 or above
- Experience of working in an education setting.
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Inspiration Trustis a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
We believe it is important to support every school by centralising key support services. This approach reduces workload for senior leaders, provides value for money across a range of integrated services, and ensures that our academies benefit from a strong local support structure that promotes the sharing of best practice. As a Trust, we continually review our services to ensure they remain responsive to the needs of individual academies.
Our Central Services team, currently based in Norwich, provides expert support across HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Finance, Governance, Operations, ICT, Marketing, and Estates - enabling our schools to focus on what they do best: teaching and learning.
For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, clickhere.
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 15th May 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 27th May 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
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About Inspiration Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Inspiration Trust website
- Email address
- recruitment@inspirationtrust.org
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
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