Reports To: Facilities & Operations Manager
Key Relationships: Visitor Experience, Finance, Commercial, Development, Creative Programme and Engagement, multiple contractors and authorities
Contract Type: Fixed term, 12 months
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: Hybrid working supported, though a regular onsite presence is required. Access to transport is essential for travel to Compton Verney, due to its rural location. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
About Compton Verney
Compton Verney is Britain’s leading art space in a park — a registered charity, accredited museum, and nationally recognised cultural destination. We connect people with art, nature, and creativity, triggering positive change for artists, audiences, and communities by encouraging play, inspiring debate, and bringing people and ideas together.
We are collaborative, sustainable, bold, inclusive, and fun in everything we do, creating a warm, respectful and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. We value diversity in background, experience, and learning style, and welcome applicants from all walks of life to help build Compton Verney’s future.
We are committed to equity of opportunity and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in employment.
Main Purpose of the Role
To support the Facilities & Operations Manager in ensuring statutory compliance, health and safety, and risk management across the site. The postholder will review, implement, and monitor key safety procedures and lead compliance audits for the estate. The role is a discreet, 12-month project to address an urgent backlog of work.
Key Responsibilities
* Planning and Organising
o Coordinate statutory inspections and compliance across the estate, including fire safety, water hygiene, electrical testing, control of contractors, and asbestos monitoring.
o Plan and review emergency preparedness procedures, ensuring up-to-date disaster recovery and evacuation plans.
o Organise and maintain accurate compliance records, training logs, and incident reports.
o Support continuous improvement by reviewing and updating procedures in line with legislation and best practice.
* Service Delivery and Customer Experience
o Ensure all buildings and grounds provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for visitors, staff, and volunteers.
o Support colleagues in understanding and delivering health and safety responsibilities through clear guidance and communication.
o Act promptly to resolve issues raised by inspections, audits, or user feedback, supporting a positive visitor experience.
* Stakeholder Relationships and Influence
o Establish and lead a small facilities volunteer network to supplement compliance checks and audits.
o Work collaboratively with the Facilities & Operations Manager, Executive Team, and external contractors to ensure compliance.
o Liaise with local authorities and emergency services, including the Fire Department, to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
o Communicate confidently and clearly with all internal teams, including Creative, Commercial, Visitor Experience, and Finance.
* Autonomy and Accountability
o Take ownership of compliance monitoring, escalating risks or gaps where necessary.
o Provide expert advice on health and safety policies and statutory obligations across departments.
o Support colleagues to deliver operational compliance and promote shared accountability for health, safety, and sustainability.
* Health, Safety and Wellbeing
o Monitor and implement Compton Verney’s Health and Safety Policy, ensuring legal compliance across departments.
o Carry out regular site audits and inspections, including contractor controls and event risk assessments.
o Support a positive culture of wellbeing and safety for all staff, volunteers, and visitors through proactive training and guidance.
o Review and approve inter-departmental risk assessments, including those related to collections and public programmes.
* Data, Systems & Reporting
o Manage digital systems for compliance documentation, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
o Prepare reports and statistics for the Health and Safety Committee and Executive Team.
o Track contractor performance and statutory service levels using compliance software or reporting tools.
* Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility
o Ensure maintenance activities contribute to Compton Verney’s environmental goals by promoting energy-efficient systems and sustainable practices.
o Support waste reduction and responsible contractor procurement in line with environmental commitments.
* Safeguarding
o Support a safe environment for all visitors, particularly children and adults at risk, by applying safeguarding principles in facilities operations.
o Participate in relevant safeguarding training and reporting in accordance with Compton Verney’s Safeguarding Policy.
* Other Duties
o Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support Compton Verney’s objectives.
Person Specification
* Demonstrable knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
* Strong background in facilities, compliance, or health and safety management.
* Track record of successful contract and statutory compliance oversight.
* Experience in multi-stakeholder environments.
* Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint).
* Problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
* A commitment to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion.
* Excellent attention to detail and time management.
* Adaptable and proactive approach to challenges.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
What We Offer
* Pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution)
* Holiday allowance up to 28 days (linked to length of service)
* Flexible and hybrid working
* Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing resources and eye care vouchers
* Free parking
* Training and development opportunities
* Event Discounts
* Paid Professional subscriptions
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Staff discount in Shop
* Holiday allowance up to 28 days (plus Bank Holidays)
* Free Parking
Purpose, Vision and Values
We connect people with art, nature and creativity.
To be a model place of regeneration through art.
We are collaborative, working with artists, audiences and communities; exploring the historic and the contemporary, the indoor and outdoor.
We harness opportunities to be environmentally sustainable and are always responsible.
We are bold, purposeful and confident and think, make and learn.
We are inclusive, creating a warm, welcoming and respectful culture.
We are fun and want everyone to have a great experience of Compton Verney.
Compton Verney is committed to working towards and promoting equity, equality and diversity within a culture that actively values difference and recognises that people from varying backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we work. Compton Verney aims to be an inclusive organisation, where diversity is valued, respected and built upon. Compton Verney is also committed to compliance with relevant equality legislation, the Equality Act 2010, Codes of Practice and relevant best practice guidance. Compton Verney aims to proactively tackle discrimination or disadvantage and aims to ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason with regard to employment or accessing its services. Compton Verney connects people with art, nature and creativity and understands that providing equity, valuing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusion are vital to our success and sustainability. We have signed up to the More than a Moment pledge and are committed to short, medium and long term change to become a truly inclusive organisation.
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