Health and Safety, Data Protection, and Compliance Officer
Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
20 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: The role requires 37.5 hours per week, primarily from Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £38,632.00-£49,112.00 per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose
The Duke of York's Royal Military School is seeking a full time meticulous and dedicated individual to join our team as Health and Safety, Data Protection and Compliance Officer to take responsibility for the compliance of all aspects of health and safety, data protection and policy as required by the School’s various regulatory bodies. The Health and Safety, Data Protection and Compliance Officer will be responsible for developing a tight framework and strong culture of compliance and awareness as well as contributing towards policy improvements and development in a dynamic and continually improving School.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and update comprehensive policies to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate identified hazards.
- Design and deliver training programs to ensure staff and student awareness and compliance.
- Lead investigations into incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor adherence to regulations through regular audits and inspections.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
- Foster a positive safety culture and encourage the reporting of concerns.
- Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of activities and ensure data protection compliance.
- Develop and oversee processes for handling appeals, complaints, and grievances.
What the school offers its staff
About Us
The Duke of York's Royal Military School is a prestigious institution with a long-standing tradition of
excellence in education and personal development. We are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and
dynamic learning environment for our students, staff, and visitors. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a
dedicated Health and Safety, Data Protection, and Compliance Officer to join our team and ensure our
operations meet the highest standards of safety, security, and regulatory compliance.
Salary and Benefits
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Starting from between £38,632 and £49,112 rising to £52,556 through performance management.
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Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a defined benefit scheme with employee contributions linked to starting salary of 6.5% and employer contributions of 22.5%.
- Death in service benefit of three times salary (provided as part of LGPS participation).
- A professional, hardworking and supportive environment and team.
- Free parking on-site.
- Cycle-to-Work salary sacrifice scheme.
- Free lunch in the School dining hall during term-time.
- Use of fantastic, free, on-site facilities such as our gym and swimming pool.
- Possibility of relocation to the School, along with accommodation at a subsidised rate (subject to availability and need).
Further details about the role
The Duke of York's Royal Military School is seeking a meticulous and dedicated individual to join our team as Health and Safety, Data Protection and Compliance Officer to take responsibility for the compliance of all aspects of health and safety, data protection and policy as required by the School’s various regulatory bodies. The Health and Safety, Data Protection and Compliance Officer will be responsible for developing a tight framework and strong culture of compliance and awareness as well as contributing towards policy improvements and development in a dynamic and continually improving School.
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that all posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that we are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education Legislation.
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About Duke of York's Royal Military School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 501 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Recruitment@doyrms.com
- Phone number
- 01304245023
We are a State Co-educational Boarding School for students aged 11 to 18 years. Located in Dover, Kent.
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