Job Description

Reference number

BUC13790

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Part Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced

Date posted

26 Jun 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

9 Jul 2025

Contact email

recruit@alfristonschool.com



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Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Estates Compliance Officer to join our team and lead on all aspects of estate-related statutory compliance, contract management, and health and safety. This is a pivotal role ensuring that the school consistently meets its legal obligations while maintaining our facilities to the highest standards.



As Estates Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), managing contractor relationships, coordinating internal compliance checks, and supporting health and safety training across the school. You will also assist in the development of asset management strategies and contribute to long-term capital works planning.



What We're Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with:

Proven experience in estates or facilities compliance, ideally within a school or public sector environment. Sound knowledge of statutory compliance and current health and safety legislation. Confidence in managing contractors and engaging with internal teams.


This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in shaping and safeguarding the environment where students and staff thrive. You'll be part of a committed team working together to ensure excellence in every aspect of our school's operations.

Salary Type:

Bucks pay

Salary details:

BPR 4 ISN 21-25 30,361-32,594 Pro Rata, Actual Salary 18,462-19,820 Per Annum

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

22.5 Hours Per Week (Ideally 3 days, with flexibility required)

Closing date:

09/07/2025 09:00

Interviews to be held:

Friday 11th July 2025

Start Date:

As Soon As Available


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About us

Why Work at Alfriston?



Outstanding Facilities

Work in a purpose-built environment featuring interactive classrooms, class sets of laptops and iPads, specialist performing arts and music spaces (including a dance and recording studio), and extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities - including our architect-designed swimming pool tailored for students with sensory needs.



Staff Wellbeing is a Priority

At Alfriston, we believe that supporting our students starts with supporting our staff. We are deeply committed to staff wellbeing and have a range of measures in place to promote a healthy work-life balance, including:

Access to confidential wellbeing support Time and space for self-care built into the school's culture Personalised support for managing the emotional demands of working in special education A strong, caring team ethos where your voice is valued and respected


Professional Growth

We invest in our people. You'll have access to outstanding training and development opportunities, including the chance to train with Astra SCITT an Ofsted 'Outstanding' teacher training provider.



A Supportive and Collaborative Culture

You'll be joining a team of passionate, specialist educators and support staff who care deeply about our students - and about each other. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to grow, share, and succeed.



At Alfriston, we know that happy, well-supported staff deliver the best outcomes for students. If you're looking to join a school where your wellbeing is prioritised and your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.



Apply today - and be part of something extraordinary.

Website:

http://www.alfristonschool.com/
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About the role

As Estates Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), managing contractor relationships, coordinating internal compliance checks, and supporting health and safety training across the school. You will also assist in the development of asset management strategies and contribute to long-term capital works planning.



Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the school's statutory compliance obligations across all estates-related matters.

Manage and coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.

Monitor and manage contractor relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Conduct and coordinate internal compliance checks.

Support the implementation of health and safety training across the school.

Assist in developing asset management strategies and long-term capital works planning.


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About you

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with:

Proven experience in estates or facilities compliance, ideally within a school or public sector environment. Sound knowledge of statutory compliance and current health and safety legislation. Confidence in managing contractors and engaging with internal teams.
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Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Ellie Davison on the details below.


Please send completed application forms to the email address below.




Tel No: 01494 673740





Email: recruit@alfristonschool.com

To Apply:

Please visit our website www.alfristonschool.com to apply today!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment. The selected candidate will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check before taking up the post.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions*

All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and

2023

).

*

For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

and the

guidance published by the Ministry of Justice

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').