Compliance Operative

Role: Compliance Operative

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus with travel to other sites

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £25,467 and £28,482 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a Compliance Operative to join our Estates and Facilities department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Compliance Operative, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Compliance, Statutory Inspections & Risk
  Management - Carry out compliance inspections, statutory testing and monitoring activities across areas including fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, electrical safety, gas systems, lifting equipment and plant machinery, ensuring risks, defects and non-compliance issues are identified and reported promptly.
• Preventative Maintenance & Repair Support - Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), minor repairs and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring buildings, infrastructure, fixtures, equipment and tools remain safe, operational and fit for purpose.
• Record Keeping, Audits & Compliance Administration - Maintain accurate compliance records using the CAFM system, update maintenance documentation, prepare reports and audit information, and monitor the completion of remedial actions to support regulatory compliance.
• Contractor & Health and Safety Management - Monitor and support contractors on site, verify permits and risk assessments, ensure safe working practices, promote environmental sustainability, participate in emergency procedures, and contribute to maintaining high health and safety standards across the estate.
• Customer Service, Flexibility & Professional Standards - Provide a responsive service to students, staff, visitors and contractors, support College events and operational activities across multiple sites, act as a first aider if required, and uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and continuous professional development requirements.

• Qualifications, Compliance & Maintenance Knowledge - Holds GCSE English and Maths qualifications, with experience in maintenance, facilities, estates, construction or compliance environments, and a sound understanding of statutory compliance, health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene and building maintenance principles.
• Inspection, Record Keeping & Technical Skills - Experienced in planned maintenance and inspection activities, maintaining accurate records and documentation, using CAFM or maintenance systems, and applying risk assessments and safe systems of work effectively.
• Organisation, Communication & Teamwork - Demonstrates strong organisational and attention-to-detail skills, communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders, and works successfully both independently and as part of a team.
• Professionalism, Initiative & Reliability - Able to work with minimal supervision, prioritise workloads effectively, maintain high standards of work, utilise basic IT systems including Microsoft Office, and consistently demonstrate a proactive, reliable and punctual approach.
• Flexibility, Mobility & Commitment - Willing to undertake relevant training, work flexibly to meet operational needs, be available for occasional short-notice contact, and travel across…