Head of Health, Safety and Compliance Salary: £55,289 - £60,613 per annum Contract: Permanent, All Year round, Full time We are currently searching for a proficient, dynamic Head of Health, Safety and Compliance to become an integral part of our central team. We are looking for an experienced professional who will provide high quality leadership and management for all aspects of the trust’s estates, facilities and health and safety across our 16 schools. You will ensure high levels of legal and regulatory compliance in relation to health and safety and act as a trusted Advisor leadership on all matters relating to Health & Safety. This is an exciting time to join our trust and lead our next phase of our health and safety journey as part of our imminent growth plan. We have a well-established Business Partner team who will work alongside the successful candidate. You will lead a team who are required to ensure compliance with the various statutory legislation, deliver training and carry out audits against the current health, safety and fire practices within our schools. You will ensure a programme of audit to provide assurance that organisational Health, Safety and fire policies are being followed. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the trust central team and to shape the future direction and strategy of this critical operational function. The Nova offices are in the Sir Colin Campbell building on the University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus. This is a modern, purpose-built campus with many state of the art, sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings. It has facilities available to our staff such as a Costa coffee shop, cafes, a convenience store, a discounted gym and plenty of outdoor spaces. About the Nova Education Trust The Nova Education Trust is a dynamic and growing Multi-Academy Trust based in the East Midlands. Our Trust group is committed to providing high quality education to all our students, regardless of their backgrounds. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver core goal achievement for every child. Our portfolio of schools covers both secondary and primary phases, working in a range of different contexts. Our high expectations are central to the positive ethos that we develop throughout our group of schools. Our motto is “Work Hard, Be Kind”. We believe nothing is more information than making a difference to children. The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements. To apply for this position please complete the online application on our website. Closing Date: Monday 28th April 2025 at 8am Provisional Interviews: Week commencing 28th April 2025