Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.
It is the responsibility of the Estates department to ensure that the Colleges’ buildings and grounds are maintained to the highest standard, thereby ensuring a safe environment for all pupils and staff.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Compliance Officer. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance throughout the campus and act as a link between the campus and the Estates team.
Main Duties:

Regulatory knowledge: have an in-depth understanding off relevant laws, regulations and industry standards

• Risk Assessment: identify, assess and mitigate compliance risks
• Mentoring and Auditing: conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and eternal regulations.
• Reporting: prepare regular compliance reports for senior management.
• Stakeholder Management: build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the following compliance functions:
• Legionella control
• Asbestos management
• Fixed wiring testing
• Portable appliance testing
• Glazing
• Lifts
• Pressure Systems
• Attend training in and follow all relevant safeguarding, health, safety and welfare processes and procedures

In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:

• Free meal during working hours
• Group Personal Pension Scheme with Legal and General (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8%)
• Death in Service Gratuity
• A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
• Free car parking on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff Lodging (where available)
• A friendly and supportive working environment

If you wish to apply for this role then please download and complete the attached application form and return to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the position, then please contact the Estate Manager, Ian Walker on iwa@ampleforth.org.uk
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/04/2025
Reference ID: ACCO032

Please refer the Job description for details