Site & Compliance Lead

eTeach UK Limited; Hull Bridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Hull Bridge is seeking a Site and Compliance Lead to ensure safety and compliance across their facilities. The successful candidate will oversee all health and safety regulations, manage the caretaker, and ensure that maintenance tasks are completed effectively. Ideal applicants will have GCSE qualifications in English and Maths and relevant certifications like SMSTS. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of students and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management or health & safety.
• Possess SMSTS or SSSTS certifications preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of key risks and health and safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee maintenance and compliance schedules.
• Conduct appraisals and monitor the caretaker's work.
• Maintain site safety protocols throughout the day.
• Coordinate annual servicing and maintenance with contractors.

Skills

Effective line management

Understanding of health and safety standards

Ability to coordinate with contractors

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Site and Compliance Lead to join the team at Life Skills Hub. This is a full time role, year round contract, Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm but requires flexibility to meet the needs of the business. As Site and Compliance Lead the successful role holder will take the Lead responsibility for ensuring that both of our settings are fully compliant with all statutory health and safety regulations, ensuring our two sites are kept safe, compliant, functional, comfortable, and secure at all times, reporting into our Business Manager for oversight and direction.

Essential Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification at Grade C/Level 4 or equivalent

Desirable Requirements

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme)
• IOSH Managing Safely

Duties

• Provide effective line management for the caretaker, ensuring proactive delegation of daily tasks to maintain smooth operations.
• Oversee the timely execution of maintenance, compliance, and improvement schedules, addressing any issues promptly and efficiently.
• The role also includes conducting the caretaker’s appraisal process, holding weekly meetings, and monitoring the quality of their work.
• To ensure that all site safety protocols are consistently maintained throughout the day, providing a secure and welcoming environment for everyone accessing both settings, including students, staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Coordinate with tradespeople and contractors to arrange annual servicing, routine maintenance, and one-off improvement projects. Communicate effectively and professionally with all contractors, ensuring that work is completed to a high standard and fully complies with contract specifications.
• Flexibility to travel and stay overnight when required for training, continuing professional development (CPD), and other opportunities aimed at enhancing skills and experience.
• Possess a strong understanding of maintaining high health and safety standards, ensuring all operations comply with relevant legislation. This includes obtaining necessary certifications and adhering to established safety protocols.
• Demonstrate knowledge of key risks, hazards, and health and safety concerns, including but not limited to fire safety, legionella, asbestos, slips/trips, electrical systems, and heating.

For full details of the role, see the attached job description. If you meet the essential criteria and have proven experience in the site management or Health & Safety sector, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role.

Safeguarding Statement

Life Skills Hub is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Life Skills Hub follows a Safer Recruitment Policy throughout the interview and appointment process. A copy of our GDPR Privacy notice for applicants can be found on the vacancies section of our website.