Health & Safety Advisor — Elevate College Compliance

Bradford College; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Free sports and gym facilities

Staff wellbeing space

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support the Head of Health and Safety in meeting statutory obligations and promoting best practice across a busy college environment.

You will provide practical safety guidance to managers and staff, manage the Safety inbox, support risk assessments and safe systems of work, and coordinate DSE assessments, first aid, evacuations, and CPD activities.

Qualifications

• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
• NEBOSH General Certificate/ NEBOSH Construction Certificate/ NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety/or equivalent Level 3 health and safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Health and Safety in ensuring the College meets its statutory health and safety obligations through effective operational implementation.
• Provide practical, competent health and safety advice and guidance to managers, staff and departments. Including managing the Safety email inbox, answering queries and referring complex issues as appropriate.
• Support the development, review and monitoring of risk assessments, safe systems of work and control measures, particularly in higher‑risk curriculum areas.
• Support DSE Assessments and recommend reasonable adjustments, order equipment, manage stock control and records.
• Support the management of First Aiders, order materials, manage stock control and records.
• Support emergency evacuation/invacuation/lockdown arrangements, including practice drills, reports and recommendations, and records of PEEPs (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans).
• Administration of the Trips and Visits online portal, providing support for staff. Review documentation, e.g. Risk Assessments and provide advice accordance with College policies.
• Lead and support accident, incident and near‑miss investigations, ensuring accurate reporting, trend analysis and recommending corrective and preventative actions.
• Carry out health and safety inspections, audits and compliance checks, reporting findings and recommendations to the Head of Health and Safety.
• Assist with preparing reports, data, trend analysis and documentation for the Health and Safety Committee and internal monitoring.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture, challenge unsafe behaviours and support continuous improvement across the College.
• To undertake further health and safety training as required and undertake regular continued professional development (CPD).

Education

GCSE 4–9 or equivalent level 2 Maths

GCSE 4–9 or equivalent level 2 English

NEBOSH General Certificate/ NEBOSH Construction Certificate/ NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Bradford College is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support the Head of Health and Safety in meeting statutory obligations and promoting best practice across a busy college environment.

You will provide practical safety guidance to managers and staff, manage the Safety inbox, support risk assessments and safe systems of work, and coordinate DSE assessments, first aid, evacuations, and CPD activities.