School Health and Safety and Compliance Manager
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Clayesmore School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Health & Safety and Compliance Manager
Full time, all year round
We are seeking an experienced and proactive School Health & Safety and Compliance Manager to lead and manage all aspects of health, safety, and statutory compliance at Clayesmore School.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations (Clayesmore) and the Inspired Learning Group (ILG) Health and Safety Manager (Head Office), the postholder will be the School’s subject-matter expert for health, safety, and compliance. They will ensure the School provides a safe, compliant, and positive working and learning environment for staff, pupils, visitors, and contractors, while meeting all legal and regulatory obligations.
Working closely with senior leaders, estates colleagues, and head office, they will develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve health and safety systems and procedures. The postholder will also provide assurance to senior leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders through audits, inspections, and clear, robust reporting.
In addition to the Clayesmore-based responsibilities, the role includes supporting health and safety compliance across schools in the South Area in conjunction with the ILG Health and Safety Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and influential health and safety professional to play a key role in supporting a thriving school community and contributing to continuous improvement across the School and wider group.
For further information and an application form, please go to:
https://www.clayesmore.com/work-for-us/
An early application is recommended as we may interview and appoint before the application deadline.
Closing date: 8am on Monday, 16 March 2026
Clayesmore is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s and young people’s welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory medical fitness, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Full time, all year round
We are seeking an experienced and proactive School Health & Safety and Compliance Manager to lead and manage all aspects of health, safety, and statutory compliance at Clayesmore School.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations (Clayesmore) and the Inspired Learning Group (ILG) Health and Safety Manager (Head Office), the postholder will be the School’s subject-matter expert for health, safety, and compliance. They will ensure the School provides a safe, compliant, and positive working and learning environment for staff, pupils, visitors, and contractors, while meeting all legal and regulatory obligations.
Working closely with senior leaders, estates colleagues, and head office, they will develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve health and safety systems and procedures. The postholder will also provide assurance to senior leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders through audits, inspections, and clear, robust reporting.
In addition to the Clayesmore-based responsibilities, the role includes supporting health and safety compliance across schools in the South Area in conjunction with the ILG Health and Safety Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and influential health and safety professional to play a key role in supporting a thriving school community and contributing to continuous improvement across the School and wider group.
For further information and an application form, please go to:
https://www.clayesmore.com/work-for-us/
An early application is recommended as we may interview and appoint before the application deadline.
Closing date: 8am on Monday, 16 March 2026
Clayesmore is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s and young people’s welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory medical fitness, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.