Estates and Health & Safety (H&S) Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational partnership in Taunton is seeking a dedicated Estates and Health & Safety Officer to manage property assets and support safety projects. You will assist with contracts, ensure compliance, oversee training, and promote Health and Safety practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance, risk assessments, and a good understanding of safety regulations. Excellent IT skills and the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of building and grounds maintenance.
• Experience of carrying out risk assessments with scoring.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement and management of estates and H&S related contracts.
• Support school building projects and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate estates and facilities compliance and maintenance.
• Oversee provision of H&S training across the Trust.
• Promote proactive Health and Safety practices.

Skills

Building and grounds maintenance

Health and Safety knowledge

Excellent IT skills

Relationship building

Education

IOSH qualification or relevant professional qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Estates and Health & Safety (H&S) Officer

NJC Point 20 to 25 (£32,597 to £36,363) depending on skills and experience

The Blackdown Education Partnership is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Central team to support our Head of Estates and Health & Safety with the management of our property asset portfolio. Based at our Central Office at Orchard Grove Primary school, key responsibilities of the role will include:

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the procurement and management of estates and H&S related contracts.
• Supporting school building projects, monitoring budgets and progress to ensure spending and timescales remain on track.
• Co‑ordinating and reporting on estates and facilities compliance and planned, preventative maintenance, providing support and advice to school‑based staff.
• In conjunction with the HR department, overseeing the provision of H&S related training across the Trust and specific training for estates staff.
• Promoting a culture of proactive Health and Safety practice throughout the Multi Academy Trust.

Qualifications & Preferences

We are particularly interested in candidates who have practical experience of building and grounds maintenance and statutory buildings compliance as well as experience of carrying out risk assessments where an element of scoring risk is required.

• Ideally you will be IOSH qualified or have a relevant professional qualification in a related area, although this is not essential.
• You will have a good understanding of Health and Safety and excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of MS Office.
• You will also have the ability to form good working relationships with all stakeholders and have a positive and proactive approach to your work.

You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team of staff who offer great support to schools and to each other and who are relentless in their drive to make a genuine and lasting impact on our young people, families and the wider community.

If you are keen to find out more about the role, please contact Brendan Slade, Head of Estates and H&S – contact details can be found in the application pack.

All applications should be made by completing the E-Teach application form and include evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role. CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.

For full details of the role, please see the job description and person specification.