Contract: Permanent
Salary: Band 10 (£45,495 – £49,590)
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Closing Date: Friday 1st December

The Northumberland Church of England Academy is a Multi Academy Trust that strives to provide a supportive, diverse and inclusive learning environment for all staff and students.

NCEAT has a unique opportunity for an experienced person to undertake the role of Director of Health & Safety and Estates based at its head office in Ashington.  Under the guidance of the Director of Finance and Central Services you will provide high quality leadership and management for all aspects of the Trust’s estates, facilities and health and safety.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the long and short-term planning, implementation and high-quality delivery in relation to estates, facilities and health and safety related aspects of the work of the Trust and its local environment in a multi-site capacity.

The Requirements

  • IOSH trained or equivalent
  • Level 3 qualification (A level or equivalent) in a relevant area or demonstrates skills to the equivalent
  • Experience of working in a multi-site capacity
  • Experience of line management

It is essential that the successful candidate has integrity and is able to maintain confidentiality while remaining impartial, with an eye for detail and the ability to remain calm and positive in challenging circumstances.

Our Benefits:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • The Nest – Our nursery/childcare provision specifically for NCEAT staff
  • Free Parking
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme – free 24/7 health and wellbeing support for all members of staff within the Trust
  • 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NCEAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check which will be applied for by us on appointment.

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