Health and Safety Manager (Operations)

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Market Harborough is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to enhance workplace safety and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will possess IOSH or NEBOSH certification and have a proven track record in operational health and safety, preferably in an educational setting. This role emphasizes creating a supportive and compliant atmosphere for staff and students, contributing to the school's values-driven environment.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday allowance (37 days minimum)

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay

Family-friendly policies

Annual review and training opportunities

Travel to work schemes

School Fee Remission

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operational health and safety, ideally in education or a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational health and safety initiatives that protect and empower our staff and students.
• Promote wellbeing, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Solution-focused and approachable

Emotionally intelligent and resilient

Strategic thinker with attention to detail

Collaborative and inclusive mindset

Up-to-date knowledge of HSE legislation and ISO standards

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Health and Safety Manager (Operations).

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of the school - distributing kindness, support, and generosity remains as vital today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.

Our most recent staff survey reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here. We aim to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment for all our staff. This is reflected in the package we offer to Support Staff, which includes:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (37 days minimum)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 11% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay
• Family-friendly policies (including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and retail discounts
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented individuals committed to upholding the school’s ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Are you passionate about creating safe, supportive, and thriving workplaces? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven educational environment? We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Health and Safety professional to help shape and sustain a positive health and safety culture across our school community.

Reporting to the Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance, and working closely with HR, Estates, and the Health and Safety Manager (Education), you’ll lead operational health and safety initiatives that protect and empower our staff and students. You’ll be a key voice in promoting wellbeing, compliance, and continuous improvement—ensuring our school remains a safe, inclusive, and inspiring place to work and learn.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

You will have a proven track record in operational health and safety, ideally in education or a similar setting, along with the following skills and qualifications:

• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (essential)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Solution-focused and approachable
• Emotionally intelligent and resilient
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset
• Up-to-date knowledge of HSE legislation and ISO standards

Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU