Compliance Operative

Location

Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus, with travel to other sites across the Bedford College Group.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £27,717 – £32,515 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays.
• People’s Pension.
• Retail and Leisure Discounts.
• Professional and personal development opportunities, including access to college courses.

Hours and Schedule

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (full‑time permanent).

Contract Type

Permanent – Full Time.

Right to Work

This is a UK‑based contract. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

About the Role

We are seeking a Compliance Operative to join our Estates and Facilities department. The role supports student success through transport operations, stakeholder communication, fleet administration, compliance systems, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day‑to‑day student transport services, including external bus, taxi and minibus providers, ensuring safe, reliable, cost‑effective, high‑quality provision.
• Act as the main point of contact for transport‑related enquiries, supporting students, parents, staff and contractors; manage complaints, incidents and service disruptions to resolution.
• Manage internal minibus bookings, permits, servicing, MOTs and fleet renewals; support route and capacity planning; maintain accurate transport records, reports and documentation.
• Support administration of Estates compliance software, maintain and update records, produce management reports, resolve system‑related issues, and ensure information is accurate and accessible for operational decision‑making.
• Collaborate with departments to improve transport services; support first‑aid or fire‑warden responsibilities where required; promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, health and safety, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Experience in Estates & Facilities, transport, compliance or similar operational environments, with proven departmental administration and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workloads, coordinate resources, use initiative and creativity to resolve issues, and consistently deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; confidence to learn new systems.
• Professionalism, reliability, punctuality; ability to work sensitively with colleagues, coach and mentor, and contribute positively to team and organisational objectives.
• Flexibility to work flexibly, be available for occasional short‑notice contact, travel across all Bedford College Group sites; full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Organisational Values

• Valuing Teamwork: Working together as one team, respecting opinions and contributions.
• Improving Continuously: Challenging ourselves to do better, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student‑Centred: Prioritising what is best for students in all decisions.
• Inclusive: Celebrating differences and diversity, learning from each other.
• Open and Caring: Caring for the wellbeing of staff, students, community and society, building trust through listening and support.
• Nurturing Education Excellence: Delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.

About the Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group, formed in 2017 from the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College, is the largest education provider in the South East Midlands, serving over 15,000 students annually. It comprises Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College (with sites in Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough), Shuttleworth College (land‑based), The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form, and the National College for Motorsport at Silverstone. Community‑based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering offer IT training.

Safeguarding

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references, and be subject to thorough vetting. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates barred from working with children must not apply.

Interview Date

Interviews will be held on 6 October 2026.