Head of Corporate Compliance and Health & Safety
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3JW3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,280 - £40,777
What skills and experience we're looking for
You’ll bring a strong blend of professional expertise and personal integrity.
You’ll be a credible and approachable leader who thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement.
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) or willingness to work towards it.
• 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.
What the school offers its staff
A competitive salary and benefits package including: -
A friendly and inclusive working environment
Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference. A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts
A competitive defined contribution pension scheme
An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan
o Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary)
A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support
A learning and development programme and CPD
Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme
Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits
50% towards the cost of branded work wear
Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service
Free staff lunches and on-site parking
Staff Savings Scheme
One life day and one additional life day if 100% attendance is achieved.*
Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
Further information about the job
As our Head of Corporate Compliance and Health & Safety, you will:
• 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.
This is a strategic role with real operational impact — you’ll be as comfortable advising at Senior Leadership level as you are supporting local teams to embed best practice.
Commitment to safeguarding
William Henry Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced child/adult DBS check including barred list (this is a regulated activity position).
The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2025.
Applying for the job
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About The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 88 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form website
- Email address
- hr@whsfoundation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01484710123
William Henry 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.
William Henry Smith Foundation is a registered charity that operates the outstanding William Henry Smith School, Sixth Form and Specialist College and therapeutic children’s home, all for children and young adults experiencing social, emotional, and mental health challenges (SEMH).
The School, Sixth-Form, Specialist College and Children's 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.
Arranging a visit to The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@whsfoundation.org.uk.
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