Health, Safety and Welfare Adviser

York College; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional college in England is seeking a Health, Safety and Welfare Adviser to foster a safe and healthy culture. Responsibilities include advising staff and students, conducting audits, and delivering training. A NEBOSH Certificate is essential, along with experience in health and safety audits and inspections. The position offers a salary of £28,922 to £29,786 per annum plus benefits such as 45 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme. Join a vibrant college community with access to excellent facilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Must possess a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience in carrying out audits and inspections.
• Competent in delivering health and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on health and safety matters.
• Contribute to training events and internal audits.
• Carry out vetting and monitoring visits for work placements.

Skills

Health and safety audits

Health and safety training delivery

Advisory support on health and safety matters

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Job description

The College is seeking a suitably qualified health and safety professional to assist in the continued development and promotion of a safe and healthy working culture. We are proud to have achieved the Sword of Honour award from the British Safety Council, which is given to organisations that have reached the pinnacle of health, safety and environmental management. We have also been awarded a five star rating by the British Safety Council. As a Health, Safety and Welfare Adviser you will provide advice and support to staff and students on all health and safety matters, contribute to internal training events and internal audits of College areas, together with the development of policies and procedures. You will also carry out health and safety vetting and monitoring visits of work placement providers for students. A current driving licence is essential.

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Applicants must possess a NEBOSH Certificate (or an equivalent level qualification) and have significant experience of carrying out audits and inspections, delivering health and safety training, and be competent in providing advice and support on a range of health and safety matters.

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A‑Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A‑Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T‑Level pathways. We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on‑site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff, you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand‑new state of the art gym.

Salary: £28,922 to £29,786 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including:

• 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme