- Unity Schools Partnership
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Address: Travel required across multiple school sites
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Salary: USP Grade 5, SP 16 - 20, £32,596 - £36,362 per annum
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Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
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Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
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Reference: 5016
Are you ready to champion safety and standards across out Trust?
Unity Schools Partnership is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Trust Compliance Manager (Operations / Estates) to support our ambition for excellence across all schools within the trust.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance and consistency of operational services across the trust, with a particular focus on compliance. This is a varied, hands-on role that will see you working closely with school leaders, site teams and the central operations team to promote safe working practices and a strong culture of compliance.
Unity Schools Partnership is a family of interdependent schools with a shared ambition to transform lives. Through geographical hubs of like-minded schools, we aim to achieve the highest standards of education across our primary, secondary and special schools. Many of our schools are judged ‘good’ by Ofsted, and our ambition is for all schools to become routinely excellent.
Key responsibilities
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Support the delivery of the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and promote a strong health and safety culture across all sites
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Act as a Trust expert on compliance
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Carry out internal compliance audits and risk assessments, managing actions through to completion
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Oversee and maintain a database of school risk assessments and compliance records
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Keep up to date with changes in legislation and ensure these are implemented across the Trust
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Work collaboratively with Headteachers, Site Managers and contractors to ensure safe systems of work
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Assist with asset management and compliance systems across the Trust
What we’re looking for
Essential:
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Proven experience of regulatory compliance and risk assessments
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Strong knowledge of compliance legislation
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
Desirable:
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Experience working within an educational setting
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NEBOSH qualification
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Additional compliance-related training (e.g. fire safety, asbestos, legionella)
Why join us?
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Be part of a forward-thinking and ambitious Trust
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Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff
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Work collaboratively with a supportive central operations team
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Friendly and supportive working environment
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Family friendly policies
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Supportive and positive management
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Investment in your training and development
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Excellent career development opportunities
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Wellbeing and staff benefit packages
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and the Candidate Information Pack (pdf).
We would encourage applicants to arrange a visit, please contact Debbie Willson, Director of Operations by emailing [email protected].
How to apply
Please complete your application by visiting our recruitment website.
Closing date: 9am, 12 June 2026.
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our career’s website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
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