King's School Canterbury - Head of Compliance

Summary

The King’s School seeks an experienced and proactive Head of Compliance to lead our commitment to safety, integrity, and excellence.

Detail

The King’s School seeks an experienced and proactive Head of Compliance to lead our commitment to safety, integrity, and excellence. Reporting directly to the Bursar, this pivotal role will oversee compliance across Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Data Protection, and Risk Management, ensuring the school operates to the highest standards of care and responsibility.

This is a strategic yet hands-on position. You will shape policy, guide senior leaders, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement throughout our vibrant community. Key responsibilities include leading the Health & Safety Committee, managing inspections and risk assessments, promoting sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with Data Protection regulations, and maintaining the School’s Risk Register.

We are seeking a qualified professional with NEBOSH or IOSH accreditation, strong organisational and communication skills, and proven experience in compliance or H&S management. A background in education or complex organisations will be an advantage.

If you have questions about the post, or would like an informal discussion to learn more, please contact bursar@kings-school.co.uk

For further information and to apply online, please visit: Current Job Vacancies • The King's School, Canterbury Closing date for receipt of applications: 2 November 2025.

The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.