Health and Safety Officer

Meridian Business Support; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Health & Safety Officer for a 12-week contract at a college in Salford. Key responsibilities include ensuring health and safety compliance, conducting risk assessments, and promoting safety awareness. Candidates must have relevant experience and qualifications, including an Enhanced DBS certificate. The role offers competitive pay and the chance to positively impact the college community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to impact community safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within an educational or public sector environment.
• Current Enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
• Strong knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health, safety, and welfare across the college.
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and provide reports.
• Liaise with external agencies for compliance.

Skills

Health & Safety expertise

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of legislation

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer

Location: Salford

Contract Type: 12-Week Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 36 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Rate of Pay: Negotiable depending on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Officer to join our team at a Salford-based college for a 12-week fixed term contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a safe, compliant, and positive working and learning environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support all aspects of health, safety, and welfare across the college.
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and college policies.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Deliver health and safety training, guidance, and support to staff as required.
• Liaise with external agencies and ensure statutory obligations are met.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness throughout the college community.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within an educational or public sector environment.
• A recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• A current Enhanced DBS certificate (this is essential for the role).

Desirable

• Experience working within a college or similar educational setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, negotiable depending on experience.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on the safety and wellbeing of the college community

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.