Veriforce
Nantgarw, Cardiff, UK
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can use your knowledge across a wide range of businesses and industries?
We’re looking for a Health & Safety SSIP Assessor to join our team, carrying out desktop-based assessments of contractors against recognised Health & Safety, compliance and SSIP standards.
You’ll review contractor submissions and supporting evidence, applying your Health & Safety knowledge and professional judgement to determine whether the required standards have been met before accreditation is awarded.
What you’ll be doing
As a Health & Safety SSIP Assessor, you’ll:
Complete proportionate, risk-based desktop Health & Safety and SSIP assessments.
Review contractor documentation, evidence and compliance information against defined assessment criteria.
Apply UK Health & Safety legislation, industry standards and best practice when making assessment decisions.
Review Health & Safety documentation and supporting compliance evidence.
Make informed decisions on whether contractors have demonstrated the required standard for accreditation.
Contact customers and contractors by phone and email to obtain information and supporting evidence.
Clearly explain non-conformances and provide constructive feedback where improvements or additional evidence are required.
Provide Health & Safety advice and guidance to customers.
Produce clear, detailed and accurate assessment reports.
Deliver excellent levels of customer service throughout the assessment process.
Manage your workload while meeting expectations around productivity, accuracy, consistency and assessment quality.
Work collaboratively with a wider team of Health & Safety professionals and contribute to continuous improvement.
What you’ll need to be successful
You’ll have a strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice, alongside experience applying your knowledge within a workplace environment.
You must have:
NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) or an equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
TechIOSH membership or eligibility to obtain TechIOSH membership.
Minimum 2 years' UK Health & Safety experience gained within construction, engineering, manufacturing, facilities management, utilities, or another workplace environment.
Understanding of CDM Regulations or experience working within construction environments is advantageous
Experience writing, reviewing or working with Health & Safety documentation.
Contractor-facing or customer-facing experience.
Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to explain Health & Safety and compliance requirements clearly to customers and contractors.
The ability to effectively manage your workload while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
Experience within construction, engineering, facilities management, manufacturing or utilities would be particularly relevant.
What you'll get in return
We have a hybrid workplace policy , where you will work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:
Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits
Enhanced Parental Leave
Generous annual leave, with the option to buy additional days
Healthcare Plan
Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
Cycle-to-work Scheme
EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Future Planning
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Life Assurance – 3X base salary
Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development
If you’re looking for an opportunity to use your Health & Safety expertise in a role that combines technical knowledge, compliance assessment, decision-making and customer interaction, we’d love to hear from you.
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can use your knowledge across a wide range of businesses and industries?
We’re looking for a Health & Safety SSIP Assessor to join our team, carrying out desktop-based assessments of contractors against recognised Health & Safety, compliance and SSIP standards.
You’ll review contractor submissions and supporting evidence, applying your Health & Safety knowledge and professional judgement to determine whether the required standards have been met before accreditation is awarded.
What you’ll be doing
As a Health & Safety SSIP Assessor, you’ll:
Complete proportionate, risk-based desktop Health & Safety and SSIP assessments.
Review contractor documentation, evidence and compliance information against defined assessment criteria.
Apply UK Health & Safety legislation, industry standards and best practice when making assessment decisions.
Review Health & Safety documentation and supporting compliance evidence.
Make informed decisions on whether contractors have demonstrated the required standard for accreditation.
Contact customers and contractors by phone and email to obtain information and supporting evidence.
Clearly explain non-conformances and provide constructive feedback where improvements or additional evidence are required.
Provide Health & Safety advice and guidance to customers.
Produce clear, detailed and accurate assessment reports.
Deliver excellent levels of customer service throughout the assessment process.
Manage your workload while meeting expectations around productivity, accuracy, consistency and assessment quality.
Work collaboratively with a wider team of Health & Safety professionals and contribute to continuous improvement.
What you’ll need to be successful
You’ll have a strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice, alongside experience applying your knowledge within a workplace environment.
You must have:
NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) or an equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
TechIOSH membership or eligibility to obtain TechIOSH membership.
Minimum 2 years' UK Health & Safety experience gained within construction, engineering, manufacturing, facilities management, utilities, or another workplace environment.
Understanding of CDM Regulations or experience working within construction environments is advantageous
Experience writing, reviewing or working with Health & Safety documentation.
Contractor-facing or customer-facing experience.
Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to explain Health & Safety and compliance requirements clearly to customers and contractors.
The ability to effectively manage your workload while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
Experience within construction, engineering, facilities management, manufacturing or utilities would be particularly relevant.
What you'll get in return
We have a hybrid workplace policy , where you will work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:
Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits
Enhanced Parental Leave
Generous annual leave, with the option to buy additional days
Healthcare Plan
Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
Cycle-to-work Scheme
EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Future Planning
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Life Assurance – 3X base salary
Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development
If you’re looking for an opportunity to use your Health & Safety expertise in a role that combines technical knowledge, compliance assessment, decision-making and customer interaction, we’d love to hear from you.
Winchester College
Winchester, UK
PART ONE
ABOUT THE ROLE
Winchester College has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Painter & Decorator starting as soon as possible.
The school has in its care an extraordinary range of buildings from chapels and classrooms to a swimming pool and science laboratories; from the fourteenth century to the twenty-first. The list currently embraces 11 Boarding Houses and over 100 staff houses.
This built environment is maintained and improved by the Works Department under the direction of the Estate Bursar, who also manages the capital projects. The Works Department has staff of around 30 operatives and is supported by various office staff.
The department operates out of a new purpose-built facility in Norman Road.
PART TWO
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PAINTER & DECORATOR
Key Responsibilities
To carry out all aspects of painting & decorating work on the College’s varied building stock as part of an in-house multi-disciplined maintenance team.
The postholder will carry all aspects of painting & decorating work on refurbishment, cyclical maintenance projects and day-to-day re-active works all under the supervision of a Supervisor/Manager.
The Painter and Decorator will be responsible for preparing, finishing, and maintaining internal and external surfaces to a high standard. The role will ensure that all works to the various college building are completed safely, efficiently, and with excellent attention to detail.
Reporting Lines
This role will report to the Works Project Manager
PART THREE
PERSON SPECIFICATION AND KEY QUALITIES
Professional Experience
Experience will be by qualification or time served or a combination of both. Specific experience with listed buildings and traditional skills is advantageous, but not essential.
Must be an experienced Painter & Decorator who will be able to work unsupervised as well as within a team.
Strong knowledge of painting techniques, materials, and surface preparation.
Ability to read and interpret drawings or specifications.
Good colour vision and attention to detail.
Competent in wallpapering and specialist finishes (e.g., glossing, spraying, textured coatings).
Be committed to promoting and embedding an inclusive culture, with equality of opportunity for all.
A welcoming and friendly demeanour for all visitors to the College.
PART FOUR
BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION
Start Date
Flexible start date for the right candidate with preference for commencement as soon as possible.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week , and such other hours as are reasonably necessary to meet the needs of the College and the demands of the role.
Salary
£32,824.00 (gross) per annum. Paid in arrears, to a nominated back account in 12 equal payments.
Induction and Continuous Training and Development
The school is fully committed to the induction, training and development of all our staff, with staff supported to grow and reach their full potential.
We deliver a range of training, run by both our own staff and external providers, varying from highly practical First Aid courses to seminars and learning lunches on many aspects of teaching and learning.
There is an annual cycle of appraisal offering the opportunity to reflect on professional practice and development opportunities.
The school also offers a wide range of apprenticeships supporting staff development and progression.
Pension and Life Cover
On employment, employees will be auto-enrolled into the College’s pension scheme according to legislative thresholds. Those who are not eligible for auto-enrolment may still elect to join the College’s pension scheme.
Initially, when joining the College’s pension scheme, employees will become a member of the College’s Group Personal Pension Plan (GPP). For this Plan, known as Tier 1, the employee contributes 4% and the employer 3%.
After 9 month’s membership of the Tier 1 plan, employees may opt to join Tier 2, which is also a GPP, where the employee contributes 5% and the employer 9%.
Employees in Tier 1 automatically qualify for a Life Cover of 2 times salary. On entry to Tier 2, Life Cover changes to 4 times salary.
Annual Leave
The College leave year runs from 1 September to 31 August. This position will be entitled to 28 days holiday annually, which includes the usual Public Bank Holidays. Any Public Bank Holiday occurring during term time is deemed to be a normal working day. All leave must be taken by prior arrangement and must be taken outside of the school’s term times.
Subject to the discretion of the school’s Bursar, a gift may also be given of extra time off during the Christmas period.
Wider Benefits
Free staff lunches during term time.
Free use of some sports facilities and discounted hire charges for others
Tour of the College, with discounted rates available for booking venues within the school’s grounds for hospitality events.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events.
Employee Referral Scheme, with a reward of up to £250 for staff (subject to scheme conditions).
Free Library membership with access to a range of online journals and magazines.
Reduced green fee rates for local golf course.
Probation, Notice Periods
The first three months of employment will be a probationary period. Regular reviews with line managers take place over the probationary period with the opportunity to discuss progress, identify any areas for action and ensure that there is appropriate guidance and support in place to enable successful completion of the probationary period.
During the probationary period, the notice required by either party to terminate employment will be one week. Once employment is confirmed, the notice period will be one month.
Disclosure Check
As Winchester College is an educational establishment, a condition of employment will be that the successful candidate must consent to the school obtaining an Enhanced Level Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will reveal all spent and unspent convictions, warnings, cautions and bind-overs. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on the school’s website.
Safeguarding is one of the primary responsibilities of this role. The jobholder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact with, and will need to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times. The postholder should be conversant with the responsibilities and procedures detailed in this policy and with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education . If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the postholder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, or in their absence, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
References and Other Pre-employment Checks
The appointment will be dependent upon the receipt of a successful medical check and satisfactory references. The College will usually seek references from shortlisted candidates before interview and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. At least one referee must be the current or most recent employer. Where applicants are not currently working with children but have done so in the past, one referee must be the person by whom they were most recently employed when working with children.
HOW TO APPLY
Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.
Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Friday 30 September 2026
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk .
Diversity and Inclusion
We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees. We are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture.
Data Protection
Winchester College collects and processes relevant personal data as part of its everyday operations and is obliged to process it in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and Data Act 2018. The school is the Data Controller of this data under the Act and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. Its registration number is Z5751669.
If you have any queries or comments about this policy or how personal data is processed by the school, please contact the Bursar and his team by emailing: dataprotection@wincoll.ac.uk or by writing to: Data Protection, The Bursary, Winchester College, College Street, Winchester, SO23 9NA.
PART FIVE
ABOUT WINCHESTER COLLEGE
For nearly 650 years Wykehamists have been taught and nurtured in an atmosphere of intellectual inquiry and academic excellence. In every generation it has helped them leave the college with confidence and curiosity, ready to make their mark upon society. We deliberately give our pupils time, space and freedom to develop their thoughts for themselves.
A large, full boarding school, Winchester is in the process of expanding pupil numbers and transitioning to co-education in the Sixth Form, with the transition expected to be complete by 2029. In 2025, Winchester merged with The Pilgrims’ School, one of the leading academic prep schools for boys with a particularly strong musical tradition founded on its unique status as a double choir school.
PART ONE
ABOUT THE ROLE
Winchester College has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Painter & Decorator starting as soon as possible.
The school has in its care an extraordinary range of buildings from chapels and classrooms to a swimming pool and science laboratories; from the fourteenth century to the twenty-first. The list currently embraces 11 Boarding Houses and over 100 staff houses.
This built environment is maintained and improved by the Works Department under the direction of the Estate Bursar, who also manages the capital projects. The Works Department has staff of around 30 operatives and is supported by various office staff.
The department operates out of a new purpose-built facility in Norman Road.
PART TWO
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PAINTER & DECORATOR
Key Responsibilities
To carry out all aspects of painting & decorating work on the College’s varied building stock as part of an in-house multi-disciplined maintenance team.
The postholder will carry all aspects of painting & decorating work on refurbishment, cyclical maintenance projects and day-to-day re-active works all under the supervision of a Supervisor/Manager.
The Painter and Decorator will be responsible for preparing, finishing, and maintaining internal and external surfaces to a high standard. The role will ensure that all works to the various college building are completed safely, efficiently, and with excellent attention to detail.
Reporting Lines
This role will report to the Works Project Manager
PART THREE
PERSON SPECIFICATION AND KEY QUALITIES
Professional Experience
Experience will be by qualification or time served or a combination of both. Specific experience with listed buildings and traditional skills is advantageous, but not essential.
Must be an experienced Painter & Decorator who will be able to work unsupervised as well as within a team.
Strong knowledge of painting techniques, materials, and surface preparation.
Ability to read and interpret drawings or specifications.
Good colour vision and attention to detail.
Competent in wallpapering and specialist finishes (e.g., glossing, spraying, textured coatings).
Be committed to promoting and embedding an inclusive culture, with equality of opportunity for all.
A welcoming and friendly demeanour for all visitors to the College.
PART FOUR
BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION
Start Date
Flexible start date for the right candidate with preference for commencement as soon as possible.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week , and such other hours as are reasonably necessary to meet the needs of the College and the demands of the role.
Salary
£32,824.00 (gross) per annum. Paid in arrears, to a nominated back account in 12 equal payments.
Induction and Continuous Training and Development
The school is fully committed to the induction, training and development of all our staff, with staff supported to grow and reach their full potential.
We deliver a range of training, run by both our own staff and external providers, varying from highly practical First Aid courses to seminars and learning lunches on many aspects of teaching and learning.
There is an annual cycle of appraisal offering the opportunity to reflect on professional practice and development opportunities.
The school also offers a wide range of apprenticeships supporting staff development and progression.
Pension and Life Cover
On employment, employees will be auto-enrolled into the College’s pension scheme according to legislative thresholds. Those who are not eligible for auto-enrolment may still elect to join the College’s pension scheme.
Initially, when joining the College’s pension scheme, employees will become a member of the College’s Group Personal Pension Plan (GPP). For this Plan, known as Tier 1, the employee contributes 4% and the employer 3%.
After 9 month’s membership of the Tier 1 plan, employees may opt to join Tier 2, which is also a GPP, where the employee contributes 5% and the employer 9%.
Employees in Tier 1 automatically qualify for a Life Cover of 2 times salary. On entry to Tier 2, Life Cover changes to 4 times salary.
Annual Leave
The College leave year runs from 1 September to 31 August. This position will be entitled to 28 days holiday annually, which includes the usual Public Bank Holidays. Any Public Bank Holiday occurring during term time is deemed to be a normal working day. All leave must be taken by prior arrangement and must be taken outside of the school’s term times.
Subject to the discretion of the school’s Bursar, a gift may also be given of extra time off during the Christmas period.
Wider Benefits
Free staff lunches during term time.
Free use of some sports facilities and discounted hire charges for others
Tour of the College, with discounted rates available for booking venues within the school’s grounds for hospitality events.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events.
Employee Referral Scheme, with a reward of up to £250 for staff (subject to scheme conditions).
Free Library membership with access to a range of online journals and magazines.
Reduced green fee rates for local golf course.
Probation, Notice Periods
The first three months of employment will be a probationary period. Regular reviews with line managers take place over the probationary period with the opportunity to discuss progress, identify any areas for action and ensure that there is appropriate guidance and support in place to enable successful completion of the probationary period.
During the probationary period, the notice required by either party to terminate employment will be one week. Once employment is confirmed, the notice period will be one month.
Disclosure Check
As Winchester College is an educational establishment, a condition of employment will be that the successful candidate must consent to the school obtaining an Enhanced Level Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will reveal all spent and unspent convictions, warnings, cautions and bind-overs. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on the school’s website.
Safeguarding is one of the primary responsibilities of this role. The jobholder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact with, and will need to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times. The postholder should be conversant with the responsibilities and procedures detailed in this policy and with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education . If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the postholder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, or in their absence, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
References and Other Pre-employment Checks
The appointment will be dependent upon the receipt of a successful medical check and satisfactory references. The College will usually seek references from shortlisted candidates before interview and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. At least one referee must be the current or most recent employer. Where applicants are not currently working with children but have done so in the past, one referee must be the person by whom they were most recently employed when working with children.
HOW TO APPLY
Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.
Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Friday 30 September 2026
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk .
Diversity and Inclusion
We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees. We are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture.
Data Protection
Winchester College collects and processes relevant personal data as part of its everyday operations and is obliged to process it in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and Data Act 2018. The school is the Data Controller of this data under the Act and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. Its registration number is Z5751669.
If you have any queries or comments about this policy or how personal data is processed by the school, please contact the Bursar and his team by emailing: dataprotection@wincoll.ac.uk or by writing to: Data Protection, The Bursary, Winchester College, College Street, Winchester, SO23 9NA.
PART FIVE
ABOUT WINCHESTER COLLEGE
For nearly 650 years Wykehamists have been taught and nurtured in an atmosphere of intellectual inquiry and academic excellence. In every generation it has helped them leave the college with confidence and curiosity, ready to make their mark upon society. We deliberately give our pupils time, space and freedom to develop their thoughts for themselves.
A large, full boarding school, Winchester is in the process of expanding pupil numbers and transitioning to co-education in the Sixth Form, with the transition expected to be complete by 2029. In 2025, Winchester merged with The Pilgrims’ School, one of the leading academic prep schools for boys with a particularly strong musical tradition founded on its unique status as a double choir school.
West Yorkshire Police
West Yorkshire, UK
Clerk of Works Mechanical and Electrical
Job title: Clerk of Works Mechanical and Electrical
Salary: £41,487.00 - 44,700.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Various locations across West Yorkshire
Looking for a Clerk of Works role where you can make a real impact across a diverse estate?
This key position sits within West Yorkshire Police’s Estates and Business Services Directorate, providing expert M&E support across a diverse estate of around 100 operational and specialist buildings. We’re looking for someone who can work confidently both independently and as part of a busy team, managing a varied workload with ease.
As a key member of our technical team, you’ll deliver in‑house assurance, on‑site inspections, contractor oversight and compliance monitoring across projects, reactive and planned maintenance, and major installations. You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers and specialists to keep our estate safe, compliant and performing at its best.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled building services professional to play a vital role in maintaining and improving a complex live estate while contributing to impactful projects that directly support frontline policing. The role is based primarily in Central Wakefield; however, the ability to travel throughout West Yorkshire is essential.
Role and Responsibilities
You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of all mechanical and electrical works across the estate. This includes overseeing contractor performance, carrying out on‑site inspections, contributing to surveys, validating compliance, and helping project teams resolve technical issues and improving asset data.
To succeed, you’ll need a strong working knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and Health and Safety requirements, along with the ability to tackle day‑to‑day issues and solve practical problems with confidence.
Key duties include:
Supervising mechanical and electrical elements of construction, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance works
Carrying out on‑site inspections, audits, validations and monitoring to ensure compliance with design, specification, legislation and industry best practice
Supporting the delivery of M&E engineering projects, including planned and reactive maintenance and minor works
Liaising with contractors, consultants and internal teams to resolve technical issues and maintain consistent standards
Monitoring performance of mechanical and electrical systems, including Building Management Systems (BMS), to ensure safety, reliability and effectiveness
Working to tender specifications, contract documentation and technical drawings
Identifying risks, escalating issues and ensuring corrective action is taken where required
Undertaking building condition and dilapidation surveys to support asset management and project planning
Witnessing testing and commissioning of new installations and providing technical guidance to colleagues
Expectations
To succeed in this role, you will be expected to:
Communicate effectively with contractors, consultants and internal teams, providing clear written and verbal technical advice
Work confidently with specifications, tender scopes, pricing documents and technical design drawings
Coordinate and manage contractors across multidisciplinary projects, reactive repairs, planned maintenance and PPM programmes
Validate contractor payment applications (ideal but not essential)
Apply strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge to diagnose and solve technical issues
Manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Interpret regulations, design documentation and compliance requirements accurately
Apply Health and Safety, Building Regulations and statutory standards in daily work
Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Travel throughout West Yorkshire as required
Essential Criteria
A qualified building services engineer with relevant mechanical or electrical experience
City & Guilds Level 3 / ONC Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or professional experience demonstrating equivalent competency
Strong knowledge of current industry regulations, standards and Health and Safety legislation
Experience managing and coordinating mechanical and electrical contractors
Ability to work to specifications, tender scopes and technical drawings
Experience validating contractor payment applications
Excellent technical communication skills
Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits/What We Offer
West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work–life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include:
Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays)
Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments
Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme
Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent)
Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card
Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent)
Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes
Opportunities for career development and training
Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions
A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities
Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs
Be part of an organisation with a long-term commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility
Work for a diverse and inclusive organisation that aims to be representative of the communities it serves
We have achieved Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Friendly Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and White Ribbon accreditation, and have established staff networks and associations to support a fairer, more diverse workplace for everyone.
West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business/growth-hub/better-business-practices/fair-work-charter/
For more information about what we offer, visit: Employee Benefits https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/benefits
We welcome talent from the widest possible pool, so we can build a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve, bringing a broader range of skills, experiences, perspectives and ideas to policing.
How to Apply
Join us in shaping an estate that supports vital policing services across West Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional career.
For further information, please contact Jason Hirst (Head of Infrastructure and Standards) at 07802 717165.
The vacancy will close on the 25 Oct 2026 at 23:55 hours.
The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment. Please provide a full CV and covering letter setting out your experience and expertise when responding to the question set out within the application process. To qualify you MUST redact all personal information including: Name Age Sex Address You must remove all personal information from the CV, otherwise your application will be rejected. Please also do not use your personal details as the file name of the CV.
Clerk of Works Mechanical and Electrical
Job title: Clerk of Works Mechanical and Electrical
Salary: £41,487.00 - 44,700.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Various locations across West Yorkshire
Looking for a Clerk of Works role where you can make a real impact across a diverse estate?
This key position sits within West Yorkshire Police’s Estates and Business Services Directorate, providing expert M&E support across a diverse estate of around 100 operational and specialist buildings. We’re looking for someone who can work confidently both independently and as part of a busy team, managing a varied workload with ease.
As a key member of our technical team, you’ll deliver in‑house assurance, on‑site inspections, contractor oversight and compliance monitoring across projects, reactive and planned maintenance, and major installations. You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers and specialists to keep our estate safe, compliant and performing at its best.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled building services professional to play a vital role in maintaining and improving a complex live estate while contributing to impactful projects that directly support frontline policing. The role is based primarily in Central Wakefield; however, the ability to travel throughout West Yorkshire is essential.
Role and Responsibilities
You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of all mechanical and electrical works across the estate. This includes overseeing contractor performance, carrying out on‑site inspections, contributing to surveys, validating compliance, and helping project teams resolve technical issues and improving asset data.
To succeed, you’ll need a strong working knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and Health and Safety requirements, along with the ability to tackle day‑to‑day issues and solve practical problems with confidence.
Key duties include:
Supervising mechanical and electrical elements of construction, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance works
Carrying out on‑site inspections, audits, validations and monitoring to ensure compliance with design, specification, legislation and industry best practice
Supporting the delivery of M&E engineering projects, including planned and reactive maintenance and minor works
Liaising with contractors, consultants and internal teams to resolve technical issues and maintain consistent standards
Monitoring performance of mechanical and electrical systems, including Building Management Systems (BMS), to ensure safety, reliability and effectiveness
Working to tender specifications, contract documentation and technical drawings
Identifying risks, escalating issues and ensuring corrective action is taken where required
Undertaking building condition and dilapidation surveys to support asset management and project planning
Witnessing testing and commissioning of new installations and providing technical guidance to colleagues
Expectations
To succeed in this role, you will be expected to:
Communicate effectively with contractors, consultants and internal teams, providing clear written and verbal technical advice
Work confidently with specifications, tender scopes, pricing documents and technical design drawings
Coordinate and manage contractors across multidisciplinary projects, reactive repairs, planned maintenance and PPM programmes
Validate contractor payment applications (ideal but not essential)
Apply strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge to diagnose and solve technical issues
Manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Interpret regulations, design documentation and compliance requirements accurately
Apply Health and Safety, Building Regulations and statutory standards in daily work
Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Travel throughout West Yorkshire as required
Essential Criteria
A qualified building services engineer with relevant mechanical or electrical experience
City & Guilds Level 3 / ONC Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or professional experience demonstrating equivalent competency
Strong knowledge of current industry regulations, standards and Health and Safety legislation
Experience managing and coordinating mechanical and electrical contractors
Ability to work to specifications, tender scopes and technical drawings
Experience validating contractor payment applications
Excellent technical communication skills
Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits/What We Offer
West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work–life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include:
Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays)
Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments
Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme
Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent)
Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card
Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent)
Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes
Opportunities for career development and training
Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions
A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities
Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs
Be part of an organisation with a long-term commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility
Work for a diverse and inclusive organisation that aims to be representative of the communities it serves
We have achieved Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Friendly Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and White Ribbon accreditation, and have established staff networks and associations to support a fairer, more diverse workplace for everyone.
West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business/growth-hub/better-business-practices/fair-work-charter/
For more information about what we offer, visit: Employee Benefits https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/benefits
We welcome talent from the widest possible pool, so we can build a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve, bringing a broader range of skills, experiences, perspectives and ideas to policing.
How to Apply
Join us in shaping an estate that supports vital policing services across West Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional career.
For further information, please contact Jason Hirst (Head of Infrastructure and Standards) at 07802 717165.
The vacancy will close on the 25 Oct 2026 at 23:55 hours.
The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment. Please provide a full CV and covering letter setting out your experience and expertise when responding to the question set out within the application process. To qualify you MUST redact all personal information including: Name Age Sex Address You must remove all personal information from the CV, otherwise your application will be rejected. Please also do not use your personal details as the file name of the CV.
Useful Simple Trust
London, UK
Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager Location: London (Hybrid working available) Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Hours: Full time Contract Type: Permanent The Role Overview We are looking for Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager with a minimum of 5/6 experience in a similar role within the construction industry ideally in consultancy. This role manages the end-to-end delivery of contracts in the Trust. They review and negotiate contracts with a pragmatic and commercial mindset ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. They business partner with service leads and project directors to deliver the best outcome for the Trust. In addition, they support the Trust in areas of compliance, both regulatory and quality. Key Responsibilities Contracts & Commercial Support
Review industry-standard contracts, including NEC forms with support from external legal advisers as required, to identify key risks, responsibilities and compliance requirements.
Lead routine commercial contractual negotiations within delegated authority, engaging Project Directors or external legal advisers where commercial or legal risk requires escalation.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations across projects by providing teams with key information and contract summaries.
Provide in-life contractual clarification support.
Maintain contract negotiation and signed contract registers.
Operational Compliance Leadership
Develop, maintain and continuously improve operational compliance processes within delegated authority that support consistent project delivery.
Provide straightforward guidance to teams so they understand what 'good' looks like.
Act as a trusted advisor to project teams and leadership on compliance matters.
Ensure all compliance information is kept up to date
Monitor relevant UK regulatory developments and translate changes into practical guidance and recommended updates to Trust processes.
Prioritise compliance activities according to organisational risk, project priorities and business needs.
Supply Chain, IR35 & H&S Assurance
Lead due diligence and onboarding checks (excel vetting) for subconsultants.
Manage IR35 status assessments for contractors.
Support the Trust in maintaining compliance with UK health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015 by monitoring requirements, coordinating actions and escalating material risks.
Support the Health & Safety group in maintaining a culture where safety is understood, owned and taken seriously by everyone.
Governance, Risk & Assurance
Carry out internal compliance reviews where required.
Identify recurring issues and improve compliance processes, templates and guidance to increase efficiency and consistency.
Use simple reporting to give leadership visibility of key risks and compliance performance.
Support project teams in making proportionate, risk-based compliance decisions where requirements are unclear or competing obligations exist.
Capability Building & Support
Provide clear, practical training and guidance to beneficiaries.
Personal Approach & Experience
Builds confidence within project teams through practical support, consistency and trusted advice.
Help teams understand not just what they need to do, but why it matters.
Collaborative and influential, building positive relationships across teams and with external partners.
Confident to challenge constructively and make proportionate, risk-based decisions.
Manages and develops others, promoting understanding, accountability and continuous improvement.
Who We Are The Useful Simple Trust (UST) is an award-winning group of professional Engineering, Architecture, Design and Consultancy practices driving change in the built environment through our three brands: Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects, and Useful Studio. Certified as a B Corp, Social Enterprise, and Employee Benefit Organisation, we are addressing the significant issues of our time, including Net Zero carbon, circular economy, biodiversity gain, and social impact. We are a certified Carbon Literate Organisation and are committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. What We Offer As an employee benefit trust, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, mentoring support to accelerate learning, and plenty of opportunities for advancement.
Flexible and hybrid working, including the possibility to work a compressed nine-day fortnight.
25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Personal development programme including enhanced learning and mentoring, as part of a coaching culture.
Private medical insurance for you and your family.
Company Pension Scheme (grade dependent, minimum of 6%).
Life Assurance, Annual Eyecare Plan, and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
Diversity Statement UST strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, and all age groups to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. To Apply: Please provide your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want to work at Expedition and the Useful Simple Trust, why you are suitable for the role, and what you could bring to the Trust. Contact recruitment@expedition.co.uk with any queries.
Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager Location: London (Hybrid working available) Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Hours: Full time Contract Type: Permanent The Role Overview We are looking for Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager with a minimum of 5/6 experience in a similar role within the construction industry ideally in consultancy. This role manages the end-to-end delivery of contracts in the Trust. They review and negotiate contracts with a pragmatic and commercial mindset ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. They business partner with service leads and project directors to deliver the best outcome for the Trust. In addition, they support the Trust in areas of compliance, both regulatory and quality. Key Responsibilities Contracts & Commercial Support
Review industry-standard contracts, including NEC forms with support from external legal advisers as required, to identify key risks, responsibilities and compliance requirements.
Lead routine commercial contractual negotiations within delegated authority, engaging Project Directors or external legal advisers where commercial or legal risk requires escalation.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations across projects by providing teams with key information and contract summaries.
Provide in-life contractual clarification support.
Maintain contract negotiation and signed contract registers.
Operational Compliance Leadership
Develop, maintain and continuously improve operational compliance processes within delegated authority that support consistent project delivery.
Provide straightforward guidance to teams so they understand what 'good' looks like.
Act as a trusted advisor to project teams and leadership on compliance matters.
Ensure all compliance information is kept up to date
Monitor relevant UK regulatory developments and translate changes into practical guidance and recommended updates to Trust processes.
Prioritise compliance activities according to organisational risk, project priorities and business needs.
Supply Chain, IR35 & H&S Assurance
Lead due diligence and onboarding checks (excel vetting) for subconsultants.
Manage IR35 status assessments for contractors.
Support the Trust in maintaining compliance with UK health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015 by monitoring requirements, coordinating actions and escalating material risks.
Support the Health & Safety group in maintaining a culture where safety is understood, owned and taken seriously by everyone.
Governance, Risk & Assurance
Carry out internal compliance reviews where required.
Identify recurring issues and improve compliance processes, templates and guidance to increase efficiency and consistency.
Use simple reporting to give leadership visibility of key risks and compliance performance.
Support project teams in making proportionate, risk-based compliance decisions where requirements are unclear or competing obligations exist.
Capability Building & Support
Provide clear, practical training and guidance to beneficiaries.
Personal Approach & Experience
Builds confidence within project teams through practical support, consistency and trusted advice.
Help teams understand not just what they need to do, but why it matters.
Collaborative and influential, building positive relationships across teams and with external partners.
Confident to challenge constructively and make proportionate, risk-based decisions.
Manages and develops others, promoting understanding, accountability and continuous improvement.
Who We Are The Useful Simple Trust (UST) is an award-winning group of professional Engineering, Architecture, Design and Consultancy practices driving change in the built environment through our three brands: Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects, and Useful Studio. Certified as a B Corp, Social Enterprise, and Employee Benefit Organisation, we are addressing the significant issues of our time, including Net Zero carbon, circular economy, biodiversity gain, and social impact. We are a certified Carbon Literate Organisation and are committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. What We Offer As an employee benefit trust, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, mentoring support to accelerate learning, and plenty of opportunities for advancement.
Flexible and hybrid working, including the possibility to work a compressed nine-day fortnight.
25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Personal development programme including enhanced learning and mentoring, as part of a coaching culture.
Private medical insurance for you and your family.
Company Pension Scheme (grade dependent, minimum of 6%).
Life Assurance, Annual Eyecare Plan, and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
Diversity Statement UST strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, and all age groups to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. To Apply: Please provide your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want to work at Expedition and the Useful Simple Trust, why you are suitable for the role, and what you could bring to the Trust. Contact recruitment@expedition.co.uk with any queries.
