Assistant Health & Safety Officer

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is seeking an Assistant Health & Safety Officer to support the Health & Safety Manager and team across multiple sites in the Wakefield area. You will promote a positive health and safety culture, deliver annual training, review risk assessments and investigate incidents to ensure a compliant environment for staff, learners and visitors.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths, a NEBOSH General Certificate, and travel between sites.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.
• NEBOSH General Certificate required (essential).
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate desirable but not essential.
• Must be willing to travel between sites for day-to-day activities and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Actively supporting and promoting Health and Safety across the College.
• Delivering a structured programme of health and safety training.
• Reviewing and promoting risk assessments.
• Conduct investigations of incidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses.

Skills

Health & Safety

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

GCSE English/Maths

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

Job description

Do you have a passion for health and safety?

We are recruiting for an Assistant Health & Safety Officer to join our Health & Safety team. In this role, you will support the Health & Safety Manager and Deputy Health & Safety Manager in coordinating, promoting, and providing professional health and safety advice across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, helping to ensure a safe and compliant environment for staff, learners, contractors, and visitors.

As an Assistant Health and Safety Officer your duties will include:

Actively supporting and promoting Health and Safety for the College, through open engagement with students, staff and visitors.

• Delivering a structured programme of health and safety training throughout each academic year, identifying key areas and compliance with changes to legislation
• Reviewing and promoting risk assessments
• Conduct investigation of incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses on and off College premises

The role of Assistant Health and Safety Officer within College is varied, and every day is different, with new challenges. You will get to meet and support staff from all areas of the College such as Motor Vehicle, Construction, Hair & Beauty, Hospitality & Catering, Horticulture and Animal Care.

We are looking for a qualified, experienced Health and Safety professional, who is enthusiastic and passionate about Health and Safety and in turn an excellent communicator who can provide Health and Safety guidance and support to staff working in Curriculum and Service Areas of the College. You should be proactive in identifying areas that require support and promote a positive Health and Safety culture.

You will have:

• GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• A NEBOSH Fire Certificate is desirable but not essential
• The ability to travel between sites for day to day activities and in case of emergencies

You won’t be disappointed.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme