Head of Safety, Health & Environment

Leeds City College; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Safety, Health & Environment. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance, developing safety policies, and managing a team of professionals. Candidates should have extensive health and safety experience along with relevant qualifications. The position is critical for promoting a positive safety culture within a collaborative environment. The college offers competitive benefits and opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes with employer contributions

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in health & safety management within multi-site organizations.
• Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation.
• Ability to influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage health & safety and fire safety functions.
• Develop and implement health & safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Deliver training to staff and students.

Skills

Health & safety management

Fire safety management

Incident management

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Professional health & safety qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH)

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Head of Safety, Health & Environment to lead and oversee health, safety, and wellbeing across our group. This pivotal role will ensure compliance with statutory requirements, implement best practices, and foster a positive safety culture across the Group.

You will also manage a small team of health & safety professionals, providing leadership, support, and development opportunities.

You will work closely with senior leadership, managers, and staff to provide expert guidance, develop policies and procedures, and deliver training to ensure a safe and secure learning and working environment.

• Please note the salary includes a £3,000 per annum market supplement

Interviews will be held in January 2026.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage the health & safety and fire safety function across all Group members, including a small team of H&S professionals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor health & safety policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and managers on health & safety matters.
• Maintain and review incident management and business continuity plans in coordination with senior leaders, external agencies and stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections across campuses.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to staff and students.
• Promote a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture throughout the Group.

About You

Extensive experience in health & safety and fire safety management, ideally within a multi-site organisation.

Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation and best practices.

• Experience in incident management and knowledge of business continuity planning

Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to influence, advise, and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

A degree in a relevant subject area & professional health & safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH)

Proven leadership skills, including experience managing a small team.

To find out more about the role or to have an informal chat please contact Tom Stevens (Group Director of Estates) on

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including :

• Annual leave :
• Curriculum and Management : 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support : 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions :
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities :
• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives : Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting : Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities : Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose : to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.

We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions-Finance, Human Resources, ITSS,Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estatesand Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.