Facilities & Compliance Assistant (Two-Site)

South Downs Education Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,976 - 26,403; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-being and medical support

Free use of fitness suite

Friendly and supportive environment

Job summary

South Downs Education Trust is seeking a Compliance and Facilities Assistant for Worthing High School (32 hours) with a small allocation at Clapham and Patching Primary School (3 hours). This fixed-term role supports statutory checks, security, alarm management and maintenance across both sites, with training provided.

The post offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to safeguarding and facilities excellence across the Trust’s schools.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent education is required.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification is desirable.
• Experience with statutory compliance monitoring in premises or facilities.
• Caretaking or building services experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation is essential.
• Experience in safeguarding-sensitive environments is desirable.
• Experience liaising with contractors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with statutory compliance checks and record keeping across both schools.
• Carry out regular statutory compliance checks (fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos management, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment) and maintain logs.
• Provide premises and facilities support at Worthing High School and the two smaller sites.
• Provide smaller compliance and premises support at Clapham and Patching Primary School.
• Undergo training and development as advised by the Community and Facilities Manager.
• Undertake any additional duty appropriate to the post.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Facilities management

Health and safety knowledge

Contractor liaison

Safeguarding awareness

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent

IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification

Job description

South Downs Education Trust is seeking a Compliance and Facilities Assistant for Worthing High School (32 hours) with a small allocation at Clapham and Patching Primary School (3 hours). This fixed-term role supports statutory checks, security, alarm management and maintenance across both sites, with training provided.

The post offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to safeguarding and facilities excellence across the Trust’s schools.