Vacancy Introduction

Come and join our team!

We’re looking for a Business Support Officer (Compliance) to join our Building Services team at Wherstead Park, Ipswich. If you're someone who’s passionate about supporting compliance across a large and diverse organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Want to know more? Take a look at our job description for the role here.

Our working patterns are non-contractual. Any advertised working pattern represents the normal working pattern for the role at time of advertisement and may be subject to change.

What you’ll be doing

As our Business Support Officer (Compliance), you’ll be helping to keep our Society 100% compliant with internal policies and external regulations. You’ll play a key role in contract administration, audit support, procurement processes, and risk management.

You’ll collaborate with teams across the Society and with external partners to ensure regulatory requirements are met, issues are resolved promptly, and our operational integrity is protected. The role is hybrid, based at our Central Office in Ipswich, and works Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Key areas you’ll be involved in:

• Monitoring compliance and supporting risk assessments.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports for audits.
• Managing service and maintenance contracts.
• Assisting with procurement and contract renewals.
• Building relationships across the Society to support best practice.

The person we are looking for 

You’ll be someone who thrives in a structured, process-driven environment, with a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of accountability.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 1–2 years of experience in compliance, regulatory, or administrative support roles.
• Is confident managing data, interpreting regulations, and supporting audits.
• Possesses (or is willing to work towards) a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Has great communication and collaboration skills.
• Understands the importance of stakeholder relationships and confidentiality.
• Is comfortable using MS365 and compliance systems.

Familiarity with GDPR, health & safety regulations, and risk management would be a bonus.

Perks of the job

At the East of England Co-op, we strive to be the best place to work. We invest in our colleagues to help them to progress in their careers and achieve their full potential. How do we do this?  

• Competitive rates of pay
• 20% discount in our food stores, along with other discounts across our family of businesses
• 22 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement) which increases with service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements*
• Opportunities to grow, with award-winning training and apprenticeship programmes
• Great discounts, deals, and cashback across over 900 high street and online retailers
• Financial wellbeing support, including Wagestream®
• Access to Cycle To Work, Rental Deposit Scheme, and SmartTech (after a qualifying period)
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free remote GP service, available 24/7, including prescription, fitness, nutrition, and counselling services
• Employee Assistance Programme

Check out the detail of all our colleague benefits here.

We recognise the challenges people face trying to balance commitments both in and out of the workplace - perhaps studying, caring commitments, or other employment. We therefore aim to be as flexible as possible, to create shift patterns that work for both our co-op and our colleagues.

* Enhanced on statutory terms, subject to service criteria.

East of England Co-op