Buildings & Estates Compliance Officer

Location: Shropshire - Across SCEAT Schools (multi-site role) Main base: Bridgnorth
Salary: NJC Grade 6, £26,824– £28,142 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
Hours: Up to 32 hours per week, Monday–Friday (Term Time + 3 weeks)
Flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours or alternative contractual arrangements, will be considered for the right candidate.

Required: As soon as possible and ideally by September 2026.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Buildings & Estates Compliance Officer to join our Trust in this newly created and vital role.

Working across our schools, you will play a key role in ensuring that all statutory compliance requirements relating to estates, health and safety are met. This is a hands-on operational role combined with strategic oversight, providing both practical support in schools and assurance across the Trust.

You will work closely with the Director of Estates and Property, site teams, and external specialists to ensure our schools remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments for pupils and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and/or coordinate statutory compliance checks including fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos monitoring, and emergency lighting
• Ensure all compliance activities are completed on time and accurately recorded
• Monitor compliance across all Trust sites, identifying and addressing any gaps
• Support schools to maintain high standards of health and safety
• Work with contractors to ensure safe working practices
• Contribute to estates planning, maintenance decisions, and value-for-money solutions
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and reports

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in estates, facilities, or site management
• Has a good understanding of health and safety and building compliance requirements
• Is practical, hands-on, and solution-focused
• Can manage their time effectively across multiple sites
• Is confident using IT systems (e.g. email, Microsoft Office) and willing to use compliance systems
• Has strong communication skills and can build effective working relationships

Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH) are desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• A varied and rewarding role across a supportive Trust
• Opportunity to shape a new position and make a real impact
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between sites

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted using the official Trust application form, available via My New Term.  We will not accept CVs. In addition, you are invited to submit a letter of application structured around the key requirements of the role as set out in this application pack, providing relevant examples from your career to date which demonstrate why you are a suitable candidate for this role. Ideally this should be no longer than 1 side of A4.

Informal Discussion

Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to contact the Director of Estates and Property, Sian Lines, for an informal and confidential discussion about the role. To arrange a suitable time please email Mrs Erica Skidmore, PA to the CEO, using the email address  contact@sceat.org.uk

Closing Date
Thursday 11^th  June 2026, by 12:00 noon.

Shortlisting Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Interviews

Interviews are anticipated to take place on Wednesday 17^th June 2026 at the Trust Office, St. Mary’s Bluecoat CE Primary School, Bridgnorth.

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust or within its schools to share this commitment.

The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The successful applicant will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire. The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.