Health and Safety Officer

South Essex College of Further and Higher Education; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Health and Safety Officer on a fixed term basis for 9 months maternity cover. This role involves maintaining high health and safety standards, supporting incidents, and ensuring safety for staff and students. Candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in health and safety management. Benefits include 30 days holiday, pension scheme, and various employee support programs.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Continued Professional Development

Free breakfast at most campuses

Free parking

Subsidised eye tests

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management within an educational or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting audits and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of health and safety compliance across the college.
• Provide support for incidents and ensure a safe environment.
• Deliver training and communicate effectively at all levels.

Skills

Health and safety management

Risk assessments

DSE assessments

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity within our Health and Safety Team for a Health and Safety Officer. The successful candidate will be required to maintain a high standard of health and safety compliance across the college, provide proactive and reactive support for incidents, and ensure a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in health and safety management within an educational or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ability to deliver training and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Competent in DSE assessments and ergonomic advice.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and health and safety management systems.

Desirable

• Experience with fire risk assessments and emergency planning.
• First Aid qualification.
• Knowledge of health surveillance processes in workshop environments.
• IOSH Managing Safely or higher-level qualification.

This role will be fixed term for 9 months maternity cover. As a college employee you will be entitled to the following benefits:

• 30 days holiday plus Bank holidays and College closure days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Continued Professional Development
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time)
• Free parking subject to obtaining a parking permit
• Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!

Please note: South Essex College is closed for the festive period from Wednesday 24th December 2025, reopening on Friday 2nd January 2026. During this time, emails will not be monitored. If you are having difficulties logging onto our Health and Safety Officer, Full Time, All Campuses, Fixed Term Maternity Cover.