Health, Safety and Welfare Adviser

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Health, Safety and Welfare Adviser to promote a safe working culture. The role involves providing advice to staff and students, conducting audits and training sessions, and monitoring student work placements. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Certificate and extensive experience in health and safety practices. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional in the sector.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Significant experience in conducting audits and inspections.
• Competent in providing health and safety advice.
• Ability to deliver health and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice on health and safety matters.
• Conduct health and safety audits and internal training.
• Monitor work placement safety for students.

Skills

Health and Safety Audits

NEBOSH Certificate

Training Delivery

Consultation Skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health, Safety and Welfare Adviser

Ref: 2526/077

Hours: 37 hours per week

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

About the role

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.

About the person

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.

About the College

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.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Want to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andy Holmes: Health, Safety & Welfare Manager at [e-mail]

Please note that the College will close for the Christmas period on the evening of Thursday 18th December 2025, reopening on Monday 5th January 2026. We will be unable to answer any queries during this time.

Important Notices

Please see the attached document for Important Notices.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.

Closing date:

27January 2026 (noon)

Interviews:

6 February 2026

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion

We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.