Health and Safety Manager

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a Health and Safety Manager to lead their safety function across multiple campuses. You will ensure legal compliance and develop health and safety strategies. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and IOSH membership, as well as experience in managing risk assessments. This role offers competitive pay and generous annual leave.

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

Cycling to Work Scheme

Access to employee assistance programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH Diploma.
• Membership of IOSH is essential.
• GCSE English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development of the Group’s Health & Safety Strategy.
• Ensure compliance with statutory health and safety requirements.
• Oversee risk assessments and corrective actions across all sites.

Skills

Legal compliance

Health and Safety strategy development

Risk assessment

First Aid

Education

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

Degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety

Membership of IOSH

ISO9001 – Internal Auditor

Job description

Health and Safety Manager

Reference: 124827
Location: Wakefield College with frequent work at Castleford & Selby Colleges.
Salary: £45,734 - £48,514 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Weeks: 52 weeks per year

Job Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Health and Safety Manager to join our Estates team across all three 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, 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.

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.

Values

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage a culture of safety, inclusion and continuous improvement.

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
• Cycling to Work Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Application Information

Closing date: 14th November 2025
Interview date: 26th November 2025

The post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS and follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. If you have lived or worked overseas in the last five years you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check for the countries you have worked or resided in.

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