Health And Safety Officer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a proactive Health & Safety Officer for a 12-week contract at a college in Salford. The role involves overseeing health and safety practices, conducting risk assessments, and delivering training. Candidates should have Health & Safety qualifications and experience. Competitive salary offered based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to impact safety and wellbeing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety across the college.
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and provide reports.
• Deliver health and safety training to staff.
• Liaise with external agencies to meet obligations.
• Promote safety awareness in the college community.

Skills

Health & Safety expertise

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of legislation

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

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.