Health, Safety And Compliance Manager

Meridian Business Support; Salford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Health, Safety and Compliance Manager. This role is key to creating a safe environment for all stakeholders while managing soft facilities and compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar environment. Salary is competitive within the range of £36,515 - £40,236 per annum.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to lead on health and safety

Qualifications

• Recognised Health and Safety qualifications are essential.
• 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.
• Promote risk awareness and a safety culture across the college.

Skills

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

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 per annum

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.