Compliance and Operations Manager at Spiral Partnership Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SPT/65709

Location

228 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LW

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£50,715.00 - £54,100.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

6:00pm, Sun 12th Jul, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

20/07/2026

Interview Date(s) 20/07/2026

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Compliance & Operations Manager who can provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse range of compliance, risk, estates and operational functions. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements within the education sector, including health and safety, GDPR, safeguarding and risk management.

You will be confident in developing and monitoring robust systems, policies and procedures, ensuring that the Trust and its schools maintain the highest standards of compliance while supporting continuous improvement. With excellent analytical and project management skills, you will be able to identify risks, coordinate complex initiatives and work collaboratively with school leaders and the central team to deliver effective and sustainable solutions.

You will need to be proactive with attention to detail and a practical, solution-focused approach. You will also be an effective communicator, capable of building positive relationships with colleagues and external partners. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, interpreting legislation and translating requirements into clear, workable processes ensuring the best possible outcomes for pupils and the wider school community.

For more information about this role and Spiral Partnership Trust, please refer to the information pack attached.

We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate to the position at any point during the application period. This is post is also being advertised internally.

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