Compliance Co-Ordinator

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £26,403 to £28,142 per annum

Working Weeks: 52 weeks

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.

• 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.
• 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.

About us

Inspiration Trust is 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.

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.

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