Head of Health, Safety & Compliance

Wellington College is a vibrant and forward-thinking community where every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping the lives of our pupils. Rooted in tradition yet embracing innovation, we are committed to excellence in all that we do, ensuring our pupils thrive academically, socially, and personally.

A dynamic, innovative boarding and day school where ambition, kindness and curiosity shape every aspect of our community, Wellington College is seeking an exceptional Head of Health, Safety & Compliance to provide strategic leadership and professional oversight across all aspects of health, safety and regulatory compliance. This position is central to ensuring the wellbeing of pupils, staff and visitors in our vibrant, complex and internationally connected environment.

About Our School Community: Wellington College is a forward-thinking educational setting where academic ambition, pastoral life, sport, creative arts and co-curricular experiences blend across an extensive and diverse estate. You will support safe operations across teaching spaces, boarding houses, performance venues, sports facilities, grounds and large-scale events. Our location in Crowthorne, Berkshire, provides strong transport links and a dynamic working environment.

Your Role and Contribution: Working full time (40 hours a week), 52 weeks per year, you will lead the College's health, safety and compliance strategy, ensuring we meet and exceed legislative requirements and sector expectations. Acting as the College's competent person, you will provide expert guidance to senior leaders and Governors, oversee incident management and emergency planning, and ensure that risk assessment, reporting and assurance frameworks remain robust and future-focused. You will work closely with Estates, Operations, HR, academic departments and international partners to embed a confident, proactive safety culture supported by strong engagement, training and data-driven insight.

Your leadership will bring clarity and assurance across high-risk and specialist areas including construction, science, DTE, sport and major events. You will play a key role in ensuring that our systems and people are resilient, well informed and supported in delivering excellence safely.

Benefits: Access to professional development opportunities, meals during duty, use of College facilities, generous annual leave, complimentary lunches, subsidised gym membership, generous pension scheme, enhanced family leave, cycle-to-work initiative, free campus parking, tuition fee remission, health cash plan, access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Pastoral and Community Contribution: As part of a busy boarding and day school community, you will be a visible and trusted presence, supporting colleagues to embed safe practice while enabling the energy, creativity and ambition that define Wellington life. Your work will directly contribute to an environment where everyone feels safe, supported and able to thrive.

Professional Growth and Development: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities to influence best practice both within the College and across the Wellington international network.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Wellington College, Wellington College Prep and Wellington Health & Fitness Club (part of Wellington College Services - WCS) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must have the existing and continuing right to live and work in the UK.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Equal Opportunities: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted through our careers website using the online application form. While you are welcome to upload a CV in support of your application, the application form itself must be completed in full for your application to be considered. Please apply via: https://vacancies.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/support-vacancies

Closing Date: 6 February 2026. Interview Date: 18 February 2026. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date and/or to close the vacancy early if deemed appropriate. You are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible.