Health And Safety Advisor

Abingdon and Witney College; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Abingdon and Witney College seeks a passionate Health and Safety Adviser to manage and develop a positive culture of staff wellbeing. You will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and promoting initiatives to enhance mental health and resilience among staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in an advisory role within education or comparable sector.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Passion for staff wellbeing and practical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on staff health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Monitor and coordinate management of health and safety policies.
• Deliver training and assist in risk assessments related to staff roles.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in a similar advisory role

Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

Job description

£29,944 - £35,436 per annum, pro rata, dependant on experience and level of qualifications

22.5 hours per week

52 OR Term time only options available

Abingdon & Witney Campus

Permanent

Are you passionate about creating a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment? Do you have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation and a proactive approach to staff wellbeing? Join us at Abingdon and Witney College, where you’ll play a pivotal role in managing and developing a positive culture of staff safety across our college community.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a dynamic Health and Safety Adviser to support the development, implementation, and administration, of our staff's wellbeing and health & safety practices. You’ll work across departments, advising managers and staff, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, legislation, and promoting initiatives that enhance staff wellbeing, resilience, and mental health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and support all aspects of staff health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring a proactive and preventative approach.
• Monitor, review, and co-ordinate day to day management of policies and procedures to ensure internal, legal compliance, and best practice.
• Deliver training, guidance, and assist staff in completing risk assessments tailored to their role and/or personal circumstances.
• Support and lead wellbeing campaigns, including mental health awareness, stress management, and healthy workplace initiatives.
• As part of the OHS team, work collaboratively with People Services, Estates, and Senior Leaders to embed wellbeing into college life.
• Produce detailed and accurate termly reports focusing on safety performance and KPIs associated with the role.
  
  

About You:

• Experience in a similar advisory role within education or a comparable sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Passion for staff wellbeing with experience implementing and administrating practical initiatives.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

This role offers the option of 52 weeks per annum or Term Time Only (38 weeks per annum, paid for 43.13 weeks per annum) providing flexibility to suit the right candidate