Head of Corporate Compliance and Health and Safety
William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Brighouse
- £33,699 - £40,777 per year
- New
- Salary:
- NJC Pay scale 22 - 30 (£33,699.00 per annum - £40,777.00 per annum)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 05 January 2026
- Apply by:
- 9 November 2025
Job overview
Head of Corporate Compliance and Health and Safety
CONTRACT:Permanent, Full-time
SALARY:NJC pay scale 22 – 30 (£33,699.00 per annum - £40,777.00 per annum)
CONTRACT TYPE:All year round (52.143 weeks)
HOURS OF WORK:37 hours per week,
CLOSING DATE:9th November 2025
INTERVIEW DATE:19th November 2025
START DATE:ASAP
Make a difference where it truly matters.
About the Role:
- Lead the development and delivery of our compliance and health & safety strategy across all schools, colleges, and residential settings.
- Provide assurance to the Executive Team and Board that we meet our statutory obligations under Ofsted, HSE, and other relevant regulators.
- Oversee and continuously improve our compliance and safety management frameworks, policies, and systems.
- Act as the organisation’s competent person for health & safety, ensuring that all staff and young people work and learn in safe, supportive environments.
- Work collaboratively with Heads, Principals, and Care Leaders to embed a proactive culture of safety, safeguarding, and accountability.
- Lead internal audits and support sites in preparing for external inspections and regulatory visits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for compliance and health & safety across educational and residential settings.
- Ensure adherence to all statutory, regulatory, and internal policies, including safeguarding, GDPR, whistleblowing, and corporate governance.
- Act as the Foundation’s competent person for Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and supporting a safe environment for students and staff.
- Lead on the development and implementation of policies, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
- Coordinate internal audits and respond to external inspections, providing assurance and action planning.
- Monitor and report on compliance and risk performance to senior leaders, governors, and trustees.
- Oversee contract management, estates compliance, and vehicle fleet operations.
- Build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement through effective leadership, training, and cross-organisational collaboration.
About You:
We’re looking for someone with:
- Significant experience leading compliance and/or health & safety in a regulated education, care, or health environment.
- A comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety legislation, Ofsted standards, and the legal frameworks governing special residential schools.
- A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and professional membership of IOSH (minimum MIOSH or equivalent).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
- A passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
- The chance to play a key role in shaping a culture of excellence and safety across our organisation
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
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About William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
- William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
- Boothroyd, Brighouse
- West Yorkshire
- HD6 3JW
- United Kingdom
ABOUT US
The Smith Foundation values equality and diversity across its workforce and aims to ensure our staff community is reflective of the diversity of the children and young people within our care. We are also committed to promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of both students and staff and reflects life in Modern Britain.
The Smith Foundation is a registered charity that operates the outstanding William Henry Smith School, Sixth Form and Specialist College and a children’s home, all for children and young adults experiencing social, emotional, and mental health challenges (SEMH).
The School, Sixth-Form, Specialist College and Childrens home have a wealth and breadth of professionals which form an integrated team around students, including Creative Arts Psychotherapists, Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists, Nurses, a Social Worker and a Family team. Residential Care and Teaching and Learning staff play a vital part in children’s lives, progress and quality of life.
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