Compliance Officer for Estates, H&S and Sustainability

The Heart of Mercia Trust was formed in 2019 and currently comprises three sixth form colleges (Hereford Sixth Form College, King Edward VI College, Stourbridge, and Worcester Sixth Form College) and two high schools (John Kyrle High School and The Chantry). There are approximately 8,600 students enrolled across Dudley, Herefordshire and Worcestershire with plans for further expansion. 

The successful candidate for the role of Compliance Officer will be knowledgeable in the areas of health and safety and estates management and be able to demonstrate effective application of statutory guidance in this regard. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential in a role which will involve liaising with and reporting to the Trust CEO, Directors and Academy Principals/Headteachers. The position will require regular travel to the Trust’s academies and working with colleagues in these locations on matters pertaining to estates, health and safety and sustainability.

The post is permanent, full time (37 hours per week) and full year. The role will be based at Worcester Sixth Form College. Consideration will be given to the role being based at either Hereford Sixth Form College or King Edward VI College, Stourbridge, with the possibility of occasional remote working (to be negotiated).

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Matt Hall, Director of Operations, on 01905 362600 or via email matt.hall@heartofmercia.org.uk.

Please refer to the enclosed applicant pack for more details about this post, including a job description and person specification. 

We know that a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We recognise that everyone brings unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our Trust, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

The Heart of Mercia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. As part of the shortlisting Heart of Mercia Trust may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping

Children Safe in Education guidance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.