We are seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to ensure our operations remain fully compliant with UK laws, safety standards, and charity governance requirements. You will play a key role in safeguarding the wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and visitors, particularly during large-scale weekend festivals and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee compliance across health and safety, fire safety, food hygiene, safeguarding, environmental standards, and charity regulations.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and inspections across all site activities (temple, hospitality, farm, events, and facilities).
• Support festival and event planning to ensure necessary permits, crowd management, and safety measures are in place.
• Maintain compliance records, incident logs, and reports for trustees and senior management.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff and volunteers on compliance standards.
• Liaise with local authorities, regulators, and external stakeholders when required.

About you:

• Knowledge of UK health and safety, food safety, and charity compliance standards.
• Experience in compliance, risk management, or health and safety roles (NEBOSH or IOSH preferred).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to influence and train others.
• Flexible to work occasional weekends or evenings during major festivals.
• Alignment with Bhaktivedanta Manor’s values and willingness to work in a spiritual and culturally diverse environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a unique and meaningful environment.
• Be part of a dedicated team supporting one of the UK’s most respected spiritual and cultural organisations.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Location: Onsite at the Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ

Hours: Full-time (weekend/evening work required during festivals and events)

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2026

How to apply: Please send your CV, with a cover letter to hr@krishnatemple.com

Please only apply for the role if you have full eligibility to work in the UK and provide proof of eligibility when applying as we do not provide any form of sponsorship.