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Compliance Officer – Full-time / Year Round

Overview of Role

Duchy College is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Compliance Officer to take ownership of, and drive forward, the School’s Health and Safety agenda.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to make a significant contribution to our community by ensuring a safe, secure and supportive academic and working environment for pupils, staff and parents.

Reporting to the Estates Manager, the Compliance Officer will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team across our family of three schools:

• Pre-School– day pupils aged 2–4
• Prep School– day pupils aged 4–11
• Senior School– day and boarding pupils aged 11–18

The Compliance Officer will be required to drive the continuous improvement of Health and Safety Management throughout the School to ensure legislative obligations are met. They will act as the schools ‘competent person’ under the ‘Management of Health and Safety at Work’ regulations, owning and implementing a Health and Safety management programme across the school site. It is essential the appointed person has a ‘hands-on approach’ to conducting safety tests and inspections, undertaking audits, developing Health & Safety policies and ensuring they are adhered to, carrying out risk assessments, evacuation drills and statutory reporting.

The successful candidate will hold a NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals, or an equivalent qualification from another recognised professional body, alongside a proven track record in Health and Safety.

Experience within the education sector would be advantageous, although it is not essential. You will have comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice, together with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

You will also demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• The ability to provide clear advice and guidance to colleagues at all levels
• A proactive approach to improving Health and Safety standards
• The confidence to deliver training and promote a culture of excellence in Health and Safety

The hours of work are 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, including a one-hour unpaid break each day. There may be occasional evening or weekend working to support specific school events.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please complete the following application and return it together with any additional supporting information to recruitment@hlc.org.uk 

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of schedule should a sufficient number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore advised to submit their application at the earliest opportunity.

Before completing the School’s application form, applicants should read the School’s Staff Privacy notice which details how the School will process their personal data for recruitment purposes, and beyond, if they are recruited.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Thursday 6th August 2026

Interview dates: Monday 17th August and Tuesday 18th August 2026 (candidates will only be required to attend one day).

Staff Privacy notice

Harrogate Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.  Please note that the successful applicant will not be able to start in School until all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily.  The school is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.