Health and Safety Officer

Goddard Recruitment Ltd; Morley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is seeking a part-time Health & Safety Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role involves monitoring legislation, conducting inspections, and supporting risk assessments. Successful candidates will have experience in a similar role, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff. This position offers flexibility in working hours and requires an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health & safety or compliance role, ideally in education or public sector.
• Working knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practices.
• Organized, detail-focused, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support compliance with health & safety legislation.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety checks.
• Assist with risk assessments and action plans.
• Investigate incidents and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with external agencies and contractors.

Skills

Experience in health & safety or compliance role

Knowledge of health & safety legislation

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Goddard Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a primary school for a knowledgeable and organised part time Health & Safety Compliance Officer to support the school in meeting statutory health and safety requirements.

Working closely with the Headteacher, School Business Manager and site staff, the postholder will be responsible for monitoring, reviewing and supporting compliance with health & safety legislation, policies and procedures across the school. The role will involve carrying out inspections, supporting risk assessments, maintaining records and providing advice and guidance to staff. The role is 15hrs per week, with flexibility on days/hours worked.

Key responsibilities

• Monitoring and supporting compliance with health & safety legislation and school policies
• Carrying out site inspections, audits and safety checks
• Supporting the completion and review of risk assessments and action plans
• Investigating incidents and near misses and maintaining accurate records
• Liaising with external agencies, contractors and local authority services where required

The successful applicant will be

• Have experience in a health & safety or compliance role (ideally within an education or public sector setting)
• Have a good working knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice
• Be organised, detail-focused and confident working independently
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to advise and support staff

Goddard Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.