Compliance Officer and PA to the Bursar

Department: Compliance

Line Manager: Bursar

Role

The Headmaster is looking to appoint a dynamic, efficient and dedicated person with great attention to detail.  The successful candidate will manage all Compliance matters across the School, working closely with the Bursar, the HR Manager, the Headmaster and other members of the Senior Management Team (SMT). 

The School

The King’s School Gloucester has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1541. It houses the longest serving classroom in Europe and is held in high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning the SoGlos Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021. The School strives for excellence in all areas: the academic results are strong with student value added being equivalent to half a grade at GCSE; there is a wide-ranging sport provision and pupils reach national levels every year; in Music, our links with Gloucester Cathedral provide an ideal location for high quality orchestral and choral music; finally, the creative arts enjoy much success with DT and Art having their own dedicated design spaces.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Establish and manage best practice in the management of the specific requirements of the Independent School Inspectorate (ISI)

• Keep up to date with changes in regulatory requirements relating to Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent Duty, Health and Safety and Fire Safety and advise the relevant member of SMT accordingly 

• Manage the process to ensure all policies are reviewed in a timely manner by the appropriate staff or Governors’ committee and comply with ISI requirements

• Ensure that all materials required for inspection are kept up to date and ready for use in the event of an inspection

• Seek to continually improve policy and procedure, to ensure compliance and improve efficiency 

• Provide support to the Bursar as necessary, including Personal Assistant duties, to include amongst other duties:

o supporting regulatory and census returns 

o management of diary

o producing letters and reports as directed

o act as interface and deal with transactional queries as experience dictates

o produce minutes and assist with management of governor meetings and records

o updating the Staff Handbook with any changes relating to Health and Safety and fire risk

• Assist the Bursar and the Facilities Manager in the administration and actioning of Health and Safety responsibilities; including producing agendas and taking minutes at meetings and ensuring actions are followed through and completed in the agreed timescales

• When required at busy times, offer administrative support to the HR Manager with recruitment processes

• Manage and improve the storage of records as directed by the Bursar

• Provide cover on Paddock Reception as required 

• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the position as directed by the Headmaster or Bursar 

Person Profile

The successful candidate should have the following skills:  

 Essential Skills

• Able to deal with confidential matters in a discrete and professional manner

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current (and proposed) education legislation and the implementation of best practice techniques 

• Strong administration skills, organised and able to take the initiative on devising internal systems

• Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to engage, inform and negotiate with colleagues at all levels 

• Good IT knowledge in Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Powerpoint and Excel 

  Desirable Skills 

• Experience of School policy requirements and compliance activities in relation to School inspection

• Previous experience of School governance arrangements 

• Able to demonstrate tenacity and persistence in getting tasks delivered by colleagues

• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection of young people 

Hours of Work

The hours of work are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. There may be other occasions when you are required to work and remuneration for these hours will be paid. 

Holidays

Holiday entitlement will be 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years of service.  

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS

• Generous fees remission 

• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations 

• Cycle to Work Scheme / Electric Car Scheme

• Lunches 

• Parking

Applications

Candidates should apply by completing the application form and a letter of application.  A CV is not required. Applications should be addressed to:   

The Headmaster, The King’s School, Pitt Street, Gloucester, GL1 2BG  

Closing date is Tuesday 7th June at 12 noon, with interviews taking place on Monday 13th June

Please note that any applications made between Friday 27th May will be acknowledged on Monday 6th June onwards, your patience is appreciated

For further information please contact Mrs Jones-Wilson on 01452 337337 or via email recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk  

e-mail: recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk  Website: www.thekingsschool.co.uk  

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.