Start date: As Soon As Possible
37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
About Bedford Girls’ School
At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Estates and Compliance Officer to join our dynamic team. This role is vital in ensuring that the school's compliance with regulations, safety standards, and best practices are effectively managed. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting the Estates Manager and contributing to the smooth running of the school's estate operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Why Join Us? You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, dedicated to ensuring every student thrives. Your role will be central to our school's holistic approach to education, promoting both academic success and personal wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits including, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of compliance requirements and experience in maintaining safety and legal standards in an educational or similar setting. You should be detail-oriented, have excellent organisational skills, and be capable of communicating effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Apply Today This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness of the school. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and improving operational culture, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 20th December 2024
Interview Date: Week Commencing 13th January 2025
Please bear in mind that our School will be closed throughout the Christmas period, therefore shortlisting will commence once term starts on 6th January 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as immediate interviews are available for exceptional candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service.
At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
