Maiden Erlegh Trust
Estates Compliance Lead at Maiden Erlegh Trust
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Job Reference #
EDV/2026/MET/52560
Location
Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£40,778.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade
8 ( SCP 30-33 ) All year round
Hours Per Week
37
Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 17th Jul, 2026
Start Date
As soon as possible
Positions Available
1
Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed
About This Role
This is a key cross-Trust role, supporting safe, compliant and effective learning environments. The successful candidate will provide professional support to schools and site teams, maintain accurate and auditable compliance records, monitor and escalate estates-related risk, and provide assurance to senior leaders and Trustees that legal duties are being met.
The role will also contribute to capital programmes, procurement activity, estates strategy implementation, sustainability objectives and longer-term estates risk management. The postholder will be required to support and travel to all Maiden Erlegh Trust schools.
As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing hr@maidenerleghtrust.org or calling 0118 929 6020.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- take operational responsibility for estates-related statutory compliance across the Trust
- maintain accurate, auditable compliance records and certification for all Trust schools
- support schools with risk assessments, compliance procedures and safe systems of work
- provide professional guidance to School Site Managers on statutory compliance and risk management
- act as a key point of contact for estates compliance and health and safety matters
- undertake regular site-based compliance and health and safety inspections
- monitor and track remedial actions, ensuring timely closure of risks
- support internal and external estates compliance and health and safety audits
- prepare compliance reports, dashboards and assurance information for senior leaders and Trustees
- manage compliance arrangements relating to fire safety, asbestos, legionella, gas safety, electrical safety, lifting equipment and work equipment
- work with external advisors and compliance systems, including Iam Compliant and Pharos Response
- support safe and compliant contractor engagement
- contribute to Trust capital projects, maintenance programmes, procurement processes and sustainability initiatives
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The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who can bring strong estates compliance knowledge, sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach. The successful candidate will understand the importance of safe and compliant school environments and will be able to work effectively with school leaders, site teams, contractors, external advisors and Trust colleagues.
The ideal candidate will be well organised, confident in managing compliance records and audit trails, and able to monitor, report and escalate risk appropriately. They will be able to promote consistency across multiple sites, support colleagues with professional guidance, and contribute to a positive health and safety culture across the Trust.
They will also be able to build strong professional relationships, support collaborative working and contribute to improvement across a diverse Trust estate.
About Maiden Erlegh Trust
Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.
We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.
Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.
Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.
Benefits
Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust
- Pension Scheme – Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Annual Leave – Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
- ME Day – One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
- Professional Development – Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
- Hybrid Working – Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
- Perkbox – Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
- Wellbeing and Health – Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes
- Mental Health First Aid Support
- Recognition and Community – Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
- Employee Referral Scheme
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Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.
Additional Information
If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.
If you are organised, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes for young people through strong attendance practice, we welcome your application.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Related Documents
- MET PS Estates Compliance Lead.pdf
- Recruitment And Selection Poli...pdf
- MET JD Estates Compliance Lead.pdf
Contact Details
Rick Austin
01189296020
R.Austin@maidenerleghtrust.org
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