Health, Safety and Environment Officer

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7/365 helpline

Gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bus travel discounts

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests

Professional services discounts

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment role to support the HSE Manager, ensuring legal compliance and continual improvement across sites. You will monitor the HSE Management System and help drive a positive safety culture.

The postholder will be based at the Training 2000 site initially, with travel to all campus locations as required. Excellent collaboration and resilient, organised work style are essential to balance deadlines and deliver safe outcomes.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in an HSE role within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Confident in developing and rolling out new health and safety initiatives.
• Skilled at carrying out a wide range of risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Health & Safety Manager with strategic direction on Health, Safety and Environment.
• Monitor and audit adherence to the HSE Management System to foster a strong safety culture.
• Travel to all campus sites as part of the role.

Skills

HSE experience

Risk assessments

Initiative rollout

Stakeholder influence

Job description

The Role

Please apply by 23/10/2026

Salary : £33,699 - £37,913 Per annum

The Role

To provide support to the Health & Safety Manager in providing a clear and strategic operational direction on Health, Safety and Environment, ensuring the business is legally compliant and continuously improving. To monitor and audit adherences to the company HSE Management System, enabling an outstanding Health & Safety Environment culture and infrastructure.

The postholder will be based initially at our Training 2000 site but the position would be expected to travel to all campus sites as part of the role.

What are we looking for?

You’ll have solid experience in an HSE role within a medium-to-large organisation. You’ll be confident in developing and rolling out new health and safety initiatives, as well as carrying out a wide range of risk assessments.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and can bring people with them. You will need to be resilient, organised and comfortable juggling deadlines, all while maintaining a calm, solution-focused approach. Just as importantly, you’ll have the confidence and credibility to influence senior leaders and help drive a positive safety culture across the organisation.

If you’re passionate about creating safer, smarter working environments and want to join a team where your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Previous applicants need not apply, as their earlier application has already been considered.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals