Job title and organisation: Compliance Manager - The Grammar School at Leeds
Salary: £33,637 - £34,698 per annum
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
Location: The Grammar School at Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Monday 18th May 2026 at 9am
We are seeking a Compliance Manager to join our Estates Team at The Grammar School at Leeds, supporting the Director of Estates in delivering a safe, compliant and well-managed school environment. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who is proactive and keen to build their expertise in health and safety within a supportive setting. You will play a key part in maintaining statutory records, monitoring compliance, supporting risk assessments and helping to embed a positive safety culture across the school. Excellent organisational skills will be crucial for the successful candidate.
This opportunity would suit someone who is developing their career in compliance, health and safety or estates management, and who is motivated to learn and grow within the role. We are particularly interested in individuals who are adaptable, curious and open to shaping their practice in line with our systems and values. You will work closely with colleagues across the school, offering guidance, supporting inspections and audits, and contributing to training and continuous improvement, with the encouragement to build your knowledge over time.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, able to balance a busy and varied workload while maintaining attention to detail. A collaborative, approachable manner and a willingness to take initiative are essential, as is a genuine commitment to safeguarding, equality and creating a safe environment for all. If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact while continuing to learn and develop, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Why GSAL?
GSAL is a warm, friendly and values-led community where colleagues feel supported and trusted in their roles.
We take safety and safeguarding seriously, but we also believe in creating a welcoming environment where pupils, colleagues and visitors feel cared for and respected.
We’re proud to be:
- North Independent School of the Year 2024
- Independent School of the Decade 2021
And most of all, we’re proud of the colleagues who make our school a safe, welcoming and purposeful environment every day.
Benefits
We value our team and offer a generous package to support your wellbeing:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional Christmas closure days (usually an extra 3 days)
- Option to buy up to 10 additional annual leave days
- Aviva pension with up to 10% employer contribution
- Training and CPD, including 5+ INSET days
- Free private GP appointments via Health Hero
- Access to Perkbox (EAP), including counselling, legal and financial advice
- Onsite gym, swimming pool and free fitness classes including boot camp, spin and Pilates
- Beautiful 130-acre green site for walking and wellbeing
- Free onsite parking
- Great-value £2.40 colleague lunches plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate
- Discounts through Perkbox, Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers and Extras
- Generous leave of absence and family-friendly policies
- Opportunities to contribute to wider school life, events and colleague initiatives
How to apply
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to receive your application. Please complete the online GSAL application form on our website here.
For any enquiries, contact vacancies@gsal.org.uk. Further information and the full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment brochure.
Closing date: 09:00 Monday 18 May 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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