Health and Safety Officer

Eden Brown Education; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Eden Brown Education is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to join their team on a temporary basis in Merseyside. This role involves delivering health and safety audits, providing technical advice, and supporting compliance across all college campuses to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a health and safety role, ideally within education or facilities management.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of inspection methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Provide technical support and advice on health and safety legislation.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training sessions.

Skills

Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

Communication

Proficient with reporting systems

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Diploma desirable

Job description

Role: Health and Safety Officer
Location: Merseyside
Type: Temporary
rate: 25 - 30 per hour

Eden Brown are seeking an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Officer to join a Facilities and Estates team on a temporary basis. This key role supports the College in maintaining a safe and compliant learning and working environment for staff, students, and visitors.

You'll play a central part in delivering effective health and safety audits, technical support, and compliance monitoring across all college campuses and departments.
Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with the College's Health and Safety policies.
Provide technical support and advice on health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and sector best practice.
Monitor and maintain accurate records in line with statutory and regulatory requirements, including accident, incident, and near miss reporting.
Assist in the development, implementation, and tracking of Health and Safety policies, procedures, and improvement action plans.
Carry out departmental inspections across a range of settings including classrooms, workshops, offices, and communal spaces.
Support academic divisions with student risk assessments and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
Coordinate the College's first aid and fire warden provision.
Prepare clear, timely management reports to support College-wide H&S decision-making.
Oversee planned preventative maintenance for safety-critical assets.
Ensure proper PPE usage in all workshop/salon environments and compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice.
Develop and deliver health and safety training, including role-specific and refresher sessions, reporting on take-up and compliance to senior management.

What We're Looking For
NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent as minimum) Diploma desirable.
Proven experience in a health and safety role, ideally within the education, public, or facilities management sectors.
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and inspection methodologies.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Proficient with reporting systems, data tracking, and action planning tools.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and supportive college environment, helping shape a positive safety culture across all departments. You'll be joining a collaborative Facilities team, with the opportunity to make a visible and meaningful impact.

A DBS will also be needed for this role, if you do not have a current DBS Eden Brown can apply for one on your behalf.

If this is of interest please apply now to avoid disappointment.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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