Health and Safety Coordinator

The Bedford College Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Discounts

Development

Course access

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our Health and Safety department at Tresham College and across campuses. You will lead compliance, risk assessment and training to support safe learning environments.

Working 37 hours per week, you will drive continuous improvement, deliver safety briefings and reports, and collaborate with managers to embed safeguarding, equality, and wellbeing across the Group.

Qualifications

• Holds a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and demonstrates commitment to ongoing development through first aid training and the acquisition of specialist health and safety competencies across a range of disciplines.
• Experience in producing reports and managing data with attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise, travel between campuses and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Compliance & Assurance - support the development, monitoring and improvement of safety systems.
• Audits, risk management & accident prevention - conduct inspections and support risk assessments.
• Advice, training & stakeholder support - deliver safety briefings and training.
• Reporting, monitoring & continuous improvement - produce reports and KPI data.
• College-wide responsibilities & professional standards - support multi-campus activities and safeguarding commitments.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Administration & Analytics

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Planning & Problem Solving

Safeguarding & Compliance

Education

NEBOSH Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Health and Safety Coordinator

Location: Tresham College - Northamptonshire Campuses

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our Health and Safety department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Coordinator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Health & Safety Compliance & Assurance - Support the development, monitoring and continuous improvement of health and safety systems, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and providing assurance that standards are effective, sustainable and aligned to organisational objectives.
• Audits, Risk Management & Accident Prevention - Conduct audits and inspections, support the creation and review of risk assessments, promote proactive hazard management, investigate incidents and near misses, and help implement practical solutions that reduce risk and improve safety performance.
• Advice, Training & Stakeholder Support - Provide professional health and safety guidance to managers and staff, deliver safety briefings and training, support emergency planning and drills, and help embed a positive culture of health, safety and wellbeing across the Group.
• Reporting, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement - Produce compliance and performance reports, support KPI development, monitor departmental objectives, assist with regulatory reporting requirements, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of health and safety standards and best practice.
• College-Wide Responsibilities & Professional Standards - Support activities across multiple campuses, participate in key College events and committees, and uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and continuous professional development requirements.

About You

• Health & Safety Qualifications & Professional Development - Holds a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing development through first aid training and the acquisition of specialist health and safety competencies across a range of disciplines.
• Health & Safety Administration & Analytical Skills - Experienced in producing reports and business documents using Microsoft Office, managing data accurately, analysing information, maintaining records, and supporting compliance activities through strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Communication, Influencing & Stakeholder Engagement - Demonstrates excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, influence at all levels, build professional relationships, and work successfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Planning, Problem Solving & Professionalism - Able to prioritise workloads, work independently or collaboratively, adapt to changing demands, handle sensitive information confidentially, and consistently deliver high standards of performance within a professional environment.
• Flexibility, Safeguarding & College Values - Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety principles, with the flexibility to travel between campuses, adjust working hours when required, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and work in line with The Bedford College Group's values, policies and procedures.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsports alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.