Estates and Health & Safety (H&S) Officer - Blackdown Education Partnership

Devon County Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a motivated individual to support the management of property assets and Health and Safety processes. Key responsibilities include assisting in procurement, supporting building projects, and coordinating compliance. Candidates should have practical experience in building maintenance and risk assessments, with a good understanding of Health and Safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the community and schools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement and management of estates contracts.
• Support school building projects and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate and report on compliance and maintenance.

Skills

Building and grounds maintenance

Health and Safety compliance

Excellent IT skills (MS Office)

Risk assessment

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

IOSH qualification or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

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 :

• 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 and experience

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 along with 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.

About the team and impact

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.

How to apply

If you are keen to find out more about the role, please contact Brendan Slade, Head of Estates and H&S – .

If you can meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you.

All applications should be made by completing the online application form via E- teach available at 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.