Health and Safety Manager

St David's Catholic Sixth Form College; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-respected educational institution in Cardiff is seeking a Health and Safety Manager. This part-time role (60% FTE) involves promoting a culture of health and safety, reviewing policies, and managing site safety within a supportive environment. Candidates should have experience in health and safety management and hold a NEBOSH General Certificate. The position offers an actual salary of £26,304.41 on a permanent contract, with various professional development opportunities and a commitment to diversity and wellbeing.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunities employer

Living Wage employer

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety management, ideally in education or a similar environment.
• Ability to balance hands-on support with strategic oversight.
• Inclusive health and well-being led approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the college.
• Review and maintain the H&S Policy and oversee the college’s risk register.
• Develop and update risk assessments with staff.
• Manage fire safety and conduct incident investigations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and compliance audits.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Collaborative communication

Strong organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen at St David’s Catholic College for a people-centred Health and Safety Manager to help us maintain a safe, supportive and thriving environment for our students, staff and visitors. This is a health and wellbeing-focused role in a low-risk but high population setting, where creating a positive culture matters just as much as meeting compliance standards. You will work closely with academic teams, Estates, People and Culture, Student Services and external partners to ensure our site remains a safe, welcoming space for all. This role suits someone who can balance hands-on support with strategic oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the college.
• Review and maintain the H&S Policy, arrangements and oversee the college’s key risk register.
• Develop and update risk assessments with staff, including special assessments for trips, events and vulnerable individuals.
• Oversee day-to-day site safety: contractors, visitors, canteen, traffic management, and site maintenance.
• Manage fire safety: fire risk assessment, equipment checks, drills and emergency planning.
• Conduct incident investigations, complete RIDDOR reporting, and deliver and embed lessons learned.
• Carry out regular site inspections and compliance audit of Safety Management System and performance.
• Oversee first aid provision, compliance training and DSE assessments.
• Provide clear H&S reports to SLT and Governors and keep up to date with changes in UK H&S legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience in H&S management, ideally in education or a similar people-focused environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• A collaborative communicator with an inclusive health and well-being led approach and strong organisational skills.

Job Details

The position is offered as a 60% FTE PART TIME role on a PERMANENT contract, and it attracts an actual salary of £26,304.41.

Shortlisting will take place on 9th December 2025.

Interviews will be held on 16th December 2025.

The College operates a Sixth Form College academic year and therefore the Autumn Term begins in late August to allow for enrolment activities.

Please be aware that St David’s College reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you do wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

We also welcome applications in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than applications in English.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to take a key role within our site staff, sustaining high standards to guarantee a safe and operational environment, with training and professional development opportunities available and the ability to contribute positively within the wider team.

We are an Equal Opportunities, Living Wage, Disability Confident Committed and Neurodiversity Friendly employer with excellent CPD provision.

We maintain some of the best working conditions in the FE / School sector for support staff in Wales. For more details, please see our College Website page: Working at St David’s College.

Safeguarding Statement

St David's Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.