Health and Safety Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

25 days pro-rata annual leave + BH

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Job summary

The National Horseracing College invites applications for a Health and Safety Assistant to join its enthusiastic team near Doncaster. This third-sector college delivers training for racing and equine sectors and has Ofsted Grade 2 overall.

The role focuses on implementing safety policies, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. A Level 2 Health & Safety qualification and IOSH Managing Safely are required, plus ICT skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Health & Safety qualification or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or willing to obtain it.
• Experience in health and safety/compliance roles.
• Experience with fire alarm systems or similar technical systems.
• Strong ICT skills to create and amend documents (Word, Excel).
• Excellent communication, motivation, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections and audits.
• Promote and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

ICT skills

Motivated

Education

Health & Safety Level 2 qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Fire alarm systems

Job description

The National Horseracing College seeks to employ a Health and Safety Assistant to join its enthusiastic, vibrant, and hardworking team. As one of only two specialist horse racing colleges in the UK, this third sector provider delivers training for people in both racing and other equine industries. Located in the scenic grounds of a private estate near Doncaster, it achieved Ofsted Grade 2 for overall effectiveness and Grade 1 for both Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in December 2022.

The Health and Safety Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety by implementing safety policies, conducting workplace inspections and promoting compliance with health and safety regulations.

Applicants must possess a Level 2 qualification in Health and Safety in the workplace, or an equivalent qualification. The must hold the IOSH Managing Safely qualification or be prepared to work towards and achieve it. They must have previous experience in a health and safety, or compliance role, experience of working fire alarm systems or similar technical systems, and an understanding of health and safety and fire requirements. The must have good ICT skills, to include the ability to produce and amend word processing and spreadsheet documents. They should be highly motivated, an excellent communicator and be able to work as part of a team.

The hours are 24-per week, we are happy to have a conversation around on how they are worked (what days), but one of the days must be Monday 9.00am to 5.00pm which includes a 1/2-hour unpaid lunch break.

The salary is £16,848.00 per annum with a contributory pension scheme. An initial holiday entitlement of 25-days (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays, which increases incrementally, and Life Assurance (2x salary).

Working for the NHC provides significant benefits compared to regular schools, colleges and other settings.

1. You can progress your career with us.We care about our people, investing in staff development, regularly providing internal CPD training as well as paying for external courses so that we can all develop our skills and careers.
2. It’s a wonderful environment to work in.The NHC is well known within racing for being welcoming and friendly. Staff have a clarity of purpose and a sense of togetherness that shines through and fits the beautiful surroundings of Rossington Hall.
3. You won’t be micromanaged.Our leadership understand that professionals want clear direction, while being trusted to carry out their duties effectively. Working at the NHC provides that feeling you get from the best managers, that you are trusted and supported.
4. Workloads are reasonable.We strive for a healthy work-life balance, and we don’t expect you to take work home. If you do have a busy period, paid overtime or time in lieu can be agreed with your line manager.

As part of the recruitment process, we will need to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate, until this is received, we cannot offer a start date.

The College meets equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding children and young people requirements.