Key Role Information

Salary
NJC pay point 2 (£24,413.00 per annum) this will increase once training completed.
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
27/02/2026 23:59
Interview
10 March 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
NJC | NJC02
Department
WHSF - Central Services Premises
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Trainee Corporate Compliance Assistant

 

CONTRACT TERM: 

Full Time Permanent

SALARY:

NJC pay point 2 (£24,413.00 per annum) this will increase once training completed.

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday – Thursday, 07:30-12:15, 13:00-16:00, Friday 07:30-12:30, 13:00-14:30

CLOSING DATE:

27th February 2026, Midnight

INTERVIEW DATE:

10th March 2026

START DATE:

TBC

 

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Foundation as a Trainee. This role provides a unique chance to develop practical experience in health and safety, compliance and premises management, while working towards a recognised qualification and contributing to the smooth running of our organisation.

 

Purpose of the role:

 

To support the Corporate Compliance Manager in promoting and maintaining a safe and compliant environment for working, living, and learning, in line with all relevant legislation and policies.

 

Key Responsibilities:

·        Support the Corporate Compliance Manager to ensure the Foundation meets all health & safety and corporate compliance requirements.

·        Maintain accurate compliance records, logs, risk assessments and contractor documentation, including DBS checks.

·        Assist with inspections, minor maintenance coordination, and ensuring premises and grounds remain safe and compliant.

·        Support emergency planning, business continuity, and policy reviews relating to health & safety and premises.

·        Oversee compliance aspects of Foundation vehicles, ensuring servicing, safety and legal requirements are met.

·        Support security across all sites, including CCTV monitoring, keyholding and liaison with out-of-hours staff.

·        Promote safe working practices, report incidents and near misses, and help maintain COSHH and PPE compliance.

·        Assist with preparation and smooth running of Foundation events across sites.

·        Undertake required training and complete an apprenticeship programme relevant to the role.

 

About You:

 

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Personally aligned with our values and committed to our mission.
  • Interested in a career in health & safety, compliance, and premises management, with a willingness to learn and develop.
  • Organised, detail-focused and confident managing records, systems and compliance documentation.
  • Committed to maintaining and understanding the importance of safety, confidentiality and professional standards.
  • Practical, proactive and comfortable working collaboratively with contractors, colleagues and senior leaders.
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to work across different sites and respond to changing priorities.
  • Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and uphold organisational values in everything you do.
  • Willing to undertake training, essential certifications and continuous professional development.


Application Information:

 

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2013)

Posts which involve substantial access to children are exempt from provisions contained within this Act under which the job applicants are entitled to withhold information about any previous criminal background which is either unspent or would otherwise be considered ‘spent’ under the terms of the Act. However, changes to the legislation in 2013 mean that spent convictions may be protected and do not have to be disclosed to prospective employers. Employers cannot take protected offences into account when making employment decisions. If the job for which you have applied involves substantial access to children and you have been shortlisted for the post, you will be provided with a form on which you will be asked to disclose any relevant previous criminal background. We will provide more information on protected offences at that stage. If you are the successful applicant you will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service disclosure & we will also check the DBS barred list (children). Failure to complete this form will result in your application not proceeding any further. The possession of a criminal record will not automatically debar you from consideration for the post for which you have applied. Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.

 

Visits to the William Henry Smith Foundation are highly recommended.


For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address: HR@WHSFOUNDATION.ORG.UK    

 

All our roles are by application via Sam Recruit – We do not accept CVs

 

Please apply by visiting our vacancies page: Our Vacancies

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Competent IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Office and electronic record keepingessential
Understanding the importance of Health and Safety and Compliance and willingness to learnessential
Strong attention to detailessential
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).essential
Ability to work independently with little supervision & as part of a teamessential
To be able to follow instructions and use own initiative essential
To be able to prioritise, manage and organise own workloadessential
Understanding the importance of safeguarding practice in relation to the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adultsessential
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).essential
Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Knowledge of COSHH regulations
Experience of supporting audits, inspections or policy reviews
Awareness of risk assessments and compliance systems

Experience

Ability to maintain accurate records and documentationessential
Experience of working in a professional environment & following procedureessential
Experience of liaising with contractors, suppliers or external stakeholders
Experience of maintaining compliance logs, records or databases
Experience of working across multiple sites
Experience of working within education, public sector or a regulated environment

Personal Attributes

Reliable, punctual and professionalessential
Honest and trustworthyessential
Proactive and willingness to learnessential
Calm and resilient under pressureessential
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusionessential
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusionessential
Interested in developing a career in Compliance, Health and Safety or facilities management

Qualifications

Educated to level 4/5 or Grade C and above in numeracy and literacy or equivalentessential

About Us

Please click "See our current vacancies" followed by "find jobs" to see up to date vacancy information, thanks

William Henry Smith Central Support Services

Gemma Maloney

hr@whsfoundation.org.uk

William Henry Smith School & Sixth Form
Boothroyd Lane
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 3JW
Gemma Maloney
hr@whsfoundation.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

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 and adult DBS check including barred list (this is a position working in regulated activity).

The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2025.