Health and Safety Manager

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Wakefield is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead health and safety functions across three campuses. This role involves ensuring legal compliance and developing safety strategies. Candidates should possess a health and safety qualification and strong organizational skills. The position offers competitive salary and generous benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave (37 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Generous Contributory Pension Scheme

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to employee assistance programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

Access to a wide range of high street discounts

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Confident, well-organized, and proactive with good IT skills.
• Ability to build relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Health & Safety Strategy.
• Maintain compliance with statutory health and safety regulations.
• Manage the integration of health and safety within Estates ISO 9001.
• Lead operational management of safety software systems.

Skills

GCSE English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent

Degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety

Membership of IOSH

First Aid at Work qualification

ISO9001 – Internal Auditor

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Manager

Location: Based at Wakefield College, but with frequent working at Castleford & Selby Colleges.

Salary: £45,734 - £48,514 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Weeks: 52 weeks per year

We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Health and Safety Manager to join our Estates team across all 3 of our campuses. You will be responsible for managing and directing the Group’s Health and Safety function, ensuring a safe, healthy and legally compliant environment for all students, staff, visitors and contractors. The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has three College campuses, in Wakefield, Castleford and Selby, where you will lead the teams on the development, implementation and rigorous oversight of the Group’s Health and Safety strategies, and ensuring full statutory compliance with current legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and review of the Group’s Health & Safety Strategy, ensuring continuous improvement, legal compliance, and alignment with the Group’s wider strategic objectives.
• Maintain full oversight and control of compliance with all statutory requirements including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, COSHH, RIDDOR, and Fire Safety legislation.
• Develop organisational readiness to respond to current and future challenges, including terrorism and hostile threats, through effective counter-terrorism measures and protective security planning.
• Manage and support the integration of health and safety within the Estates ISO 9001 Quality Management System and act as the lead authority for all associated compliance records and audit evidence.
• Lead the operational management of the Group’s safety software systems, overseeing the consistent recording and review of risk assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective actions across all sites.

Requirements and Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• Degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety e.g NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Level 6 or equivalent
• Membership of IOSH
• First Aid at Work qualification, or willingness to undertake
• ISO9001 – Internal Auditor or willingness to undertake

Who you are

This is a diverse role where you will be building relationships with curriculum and support staff, and many other stakeholders. As a Health and Safety Manager you should be confident, well organised, and proactive with good IT skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

How to apply / Additional information

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

Values: Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do.

See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 24th October 2025

Interview date: 19th November 2025

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.