Head of Legal and Compliance

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, suitably experienced and personable candidate to join the School as Head of Legal and Compliance. We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible on the completion of all required checks, to allow for a sufficient handover with the current post-holder.

The Head of Legal and Compliance oversees the day-to-day running of the Compliance Office.

Key responsibilities include the management of all school policies, health, safety and welfare, premises, employment, Data Protection, management and governance. Please refer to the recruitment information booklet for the full job description for the role. The ideal candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) in law. Experience of working in an independent school is an advantage.

This is a full-time position. However, there may be some flexibility around the role being term time plus a few weeks during the school holidays.

When full time, the role attracts 28 days annual leave, to be taken during the school holidays, in addition to Bank Holidays and the Christmas closure of the school (usually for two weeks).

The salary will be commensurate with the post and will depend upon qualifications and experience.

For further information about our school and this role, please visit www.godolphinandlatymer.com/vacancies. Fully completed application forms must be returned to recruitment@godolphinandlatymer.com as soon as possible. Please note that applications must be made on the school’s application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage.