Health & Safety Advisor

Chichester College; Bosham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution based in Bosham is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to assist in ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. The successful candidate will provide guidance to staff and employers, ensuring a safe working and learning environment. A NEBOSH certification is essential. The role encourages flexible working arrangements and promotes an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.4% employer contribution

25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days

Discount schemes for shopping and restaurants

Family-friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Track record of ensuring risk assessments are conducted timely and efficiently.
• Detailed knowledge of HASWA and all other relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Health & Safety in compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Provide advice and guidance on health and safety matters.

Skills

Health and Safety legislation

Risk assessments

NEBOSH certification

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

As our Health & Safety Advisor, you will assist the Head of Health & Safety in ensuring our Colleges comply with all health and safety legislation and provide advice and guidance on health and safety matters to internal employees and external employers (e.g. student work placement providers). The work you do as a Health & Safety Advisor is key to ensuring our staff and students have a safe working and learning environment and will play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture.

Our Health & Safety Advisor will have a track record of ensuring appropriate risk assessments are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner, and a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the HASWA and all other Health and Safety legislation. A NEBOSH (National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety) is an essential requirement.

Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.4% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Discount schemes for shopping, restaurants, travel, and onsite facilities
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Continuous professional development opportunities, including development days and funded apprenticeships

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. We are committed to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are accommodated and celebrated. As an equal opportunities employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.