Health & Safety Advisor [Ref: CC1412]

Chichester College; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. You will assist in promoting a positive health and safety culture and provide guidance on health-related matters. The role requires a NEBOSH qualification and a strong track record in risk assessments, contributing to a safe environment for staff and students.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discount schemes

Family friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform risk assessments efficiently.
• In-depth knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Provide advice on health and safety matters.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture in the college.

Skills

Risk assessment management

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor - Full Time

£30,785 to £33,364 per annum (inclusive of a market supplement of £3,000 per annum)

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Are you a qualified Health & Safety professional looking for the perfect next step in your career? 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 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 Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. And the opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only)
• Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service)
• Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities
• And much more – check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff

Requirements

• Track record of ensuring appropriate risk assessments are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner
• Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the HASWA and all other Health and Safety legislation
• NEBOSH (National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety) is an essential requirement

Flexibility

We actively encourage applications for part‑time roles, job shares or other flexible working arrangements. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and we support an inclusive environment where different ways of working are celebrated.

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer.