Health, Safety and Compliance Manager

Bristol Industrial; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Manchester is looking for a Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to oversee safety initiatives and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role involves creating a safe environment for all and managing soft facilities services. Ideal candidates will have recognized health and safety qualifications and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Chance to make a meaningful impact on safety

Qualifications

• Recognised health and safety qualifications are necessary.
• Experience in managing compliance and facilities in an educational environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for staff, students, visitors, and contractors.
• Implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation and college policies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Working towards the NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Recognised Health and Safety qualifications

Qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

Health, Safety and Compliance Manager

Manchester

College based role - 36 hours per week

Salary: £36,515 – £40,236

I’m recruiting for a Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to join a well-established college in Manchester. This is a key role responsible for creating and maintaining a safe environment for staff, students, visitors, and contractors, while managing the college’s soft facilities.

The Role

The successful candidate will implement a sensible, risk-based approach to health and safety management. The focus will be on promoting risk awareness rather than unnecessary risk avoidance, ensuring that the college maintains a safe and compliant learning environment. You will also manage soft facilities services across the college.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for staff, students, visitors, and contractors
• Implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures
• Take a reasonable, proportionate approach to risk management
• Promote risk awareness and a safety culture across the college
• Oversee soft facilities management, ensuring services meet operational standards
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation and college policies

About You

• Working towards the NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• Recognised Health and Safety qualifications
• Qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience in managing compliance and facilities in an educational or similar environment is desirable

What’s on Offer

• Salary £36,515 – £40,236 per annum
• Opportunity to lead on health, safety, and compliance in a respected educational institution
• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on staff, student, and visitor safety

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Health, Safety and Compliance professional to take a key role in ensuring a safe and well-managed college environment in Manchester.