Health & Safety and Compliance Manager

SIGMA Trust, Clacton-on-Sea
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Job Ref No. ECC0-124S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 9, Points 29-33
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 29/06/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Friday 3rd July 2026  

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Sigma Central

Health & Safety and Compliance Manager

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 9, Points 29-33

Actual Salary from: £39,862 - £44,075

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to monitor, lead and report on all elements of compliance and Health & Safety across the Trust, ensuring all hard FM services are maintained to the highest standard, including the oversight of incidents, accidents and medical first aid provision.

The post holder will need to be flexible, adaptable and able to travel to any of The Sigma Trust academies in order to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. There will be periods where they may be based at any of the Trust estates.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

· Demonstrate a commitment to keeping children and young people safe

· Report any disclosure made to you to the appropriate person

· Report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person

· Maintain an awareness of the Trust policies in relation to safeguarding

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

· To be responsible for and develop a full suite of compliance auditing across the estate including reporting to key stakeholders and forming short- and long-term action plans to mitigate and remove operational risks.

· To report on statutory compliance to key stakeholders.

· To lead on incident and accident investigation across the Trust.

· To be the lead administrator on the H&S platform.

· Take responsibility for the medical and first aid provision across the Trust.

· Support the Director of Estates in implementing the Trust's Estates Strategy and Health & Safety policies.

· To be the link between catering managers and the external catering support for matters relating to operation and compliance / safety related policy.

· Attend any relevant meetings on behalf of the trust and provide regular updates to key stakeholders as required.

· Ensure all schools are operating within the scope of the Trust's Health and Safety Policy and that areas of concern are evaluated and financed to ensure the safety of all stakeholders.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

· Professional Health and Safety Qualification IOSH or above

· Evidence of leading on Health & Safety within a large organisation

· Experience of working in a customer facing sector with proven ability of supporting senior managers and stakeholders

· Knowledge of statutory inspections and compliance responsibilities for educational/ public buildings

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Sigma Central?

We can offer you:

· A Competitive Salary

· Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

· Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Pension scheme

· Free membership to Perkbox

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/16257/EDV-2026-ST-61841

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Closing date: Midday, Monday 28th June 2026

Interview Date: Friday 3rd July 2026

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

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Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Samantha Painter
Tendring Education Centre
Jaywick Lane, Clacton-on-Sea
Essex, CO16 8BE
Telephone: 01255 687786
Email: recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk