Francis Holland Schools Trust: Head of Compliance

The Francis Holland Schools Trust currently comprises three leading independent girls’ schools in two central London locations. While each school has its own vision and ethos, the Trust’s overarching commitment is to nurture pupils’ potential, develop resilience and help them become fulfilled adults who will make a positive difference in a fast-changing inter-connected world. From September 2024, Francis Holland Junior School (which is currently based at Francis Holland School, Sloane Square) will relocate to an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Chelsea, just off the King’s Road, and become Francis Holland Preparatory School for girls aged 4-11.

The outstanding achievements of the schools within the Trust have ensured a unique position and reputation within the British independent school sector and the continued success of Francis Holland Schools is assured through our academic results, our strong growth and international expansion.

Francis Holland Trust seeks to appoint a Head of Compliance this a new role working at trust level to support the schools with all levels of compliance management. This role will advise the COO and Senior leadership teams on aspects of regulatory compliance including but not limited to Health and Safety, data protection and Independent Schools Inspectorate, and other legal issues relating to the management of the schools.

The successful candidate will establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communication, training and reporting to ensure all responsibilities with regards to health and safety and regulatory compliance are met and all schools are inspection ready.

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of strategies to support compliance management of data protection, health and safety, safeguarding and the ISSRs. Confident knowledge of and ability to apply Keeping Children Safe in Education Evidence of appropriate continued personal and professional development and extensive secure knowledge and ability in relation to compliance in schools.