Education

Health and Safety Manager

Derbyshire
£50,000 to £55,000
31/01/2025
Permanent

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We are pleased to have exclusively partnered with an established college group to recruit a new Health and Safety Manager to the growing SHE team.

Reporting to the Vice Principal, you will be leading and managing health and safety across the group to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for staff and students.

Why this could be an excellent opportunity for you:
  • This is an extremely varied working environment with a diverse risk profile, with students in a range of vocational subjects from welding to hairdressing
  • You will be joining a growing team and be part of a business that focuses on and invests in Health and Safety
  • Working in the Education sector, you will have a real sense of community, learning, and genuinely making a positive difference in the lives of both students and staff
  • You will be joining an organisation with core values focused on respect, inclusion, and integrity
The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for:
  • Ensuring compliance with current Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation across the group
  • Line managing a team of three in Health and Safety and safety testing
  • Work alongside management to identify health and safety requirements and ensure standards are met
  • Assist and provide guidance on risk assessment and approving risk assessment documentation
  • Investigate and report on all accidents and incidents within the college where required
  • Carrying out Health, Safety, and Environmental audits and supporting management in making improvements where needed
To be considered for this role you should have:
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification as a minimum
  • The ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
  • Experience carrying out Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEPs) is highly desirable
  • Management experience is preferred, or the ability to step into a management role
  • Experience working in a variety of environments / risk profiles
In return, the successful candidate will receive a salary of up to £55,000 and an excellent benefits package.

Please note, an enhanced DBS check will be completed by the company prior to employment.

To be considered for this role, please apply today