Health and Safety Officer (Hybrid Working)

Geminus; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-academy trust is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Officer to enhance safety practices across its academies. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety and well-being of students and staff. You'll work closely with operations teams to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, while also fostering a culture of safety within the organization. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy flexibility while contributing to the mission of transforming education in the region. If you are passionate about health and safety and want to play a vital role in safeguarding young learners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety roles with strong compliance knowledge.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support academies in health and safety implementation and compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers to develop and monitor safety policies.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Relevant Health and Safety Qualification

Tools

Health and Safety Management Software

Job description

Health & Safety Officer

Contract: Permanent - AYR

Salary: Grade E £34,740 - £38,419

Start: 10/03/2025

Due to promotion within the trust, we are looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join our supportive and talented team. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in the post, the Health and Safety Officer provides support and oversight to Academies regarding health and safety areas of operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, the Health and Safety Officer provides support and oversight to academies regarding all areas of health and safety, implementation, and working practice.
• Work with academy Operations Managers and other relevant colleagues to ensure that academy policies and health and safety activities are appropriately reviewed, developed, monitored, and implemented.
• Support the delivery of the academy priorities and provide assurance regarding legal and organisational compliance.
• Collaborate with relevant colleagues (including other Health and Safety Officers) to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the health and safety function within the Trust.
• Every employee who works for the federation plays a vital part in our students' education and you will be the kind of person who takes huge satisfaction from the moral purpose of this role.

This position is offered on a hybrid basis, with a mixture of home working, attending meetings at our head office in Kingswood, Bristol, and visiting a number of our academies across the Southwest. Due to the geographical size of the Cabot Learning Federation, the role is suitable for individuals not only within the Bristol area but also in the wider region spanning from Somerset to Gloucestershire.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 28/01/2025

Interview date: 06/02/2025

How to Apply:

Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’ on this page and then logging into your account/registering for an account. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.

Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invite to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an account.

Safeguarding and pre-employment checks:

The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.