Health, Safety And Welfare Manager

York College; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional college in England is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead their advisory team. Responsibilities include chairing the Health and Safety Committee, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH certification and have excellent communication skills. Benefits include 50 days annual leave and access to a free gym membership.

Benefits

50 days annual leave

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience delivering health and safety advice within an educational environment is desirable.
• Ability to influence people without line management responsibility.
• Approachable and able to work with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health, Safety and Welfare Advisory Team.
• Chair the Health and Safety Committee.
• Develop and maintain Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Ability to promote health and safety culture

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead our small Health, Safety and Welfare Advisory Team to deliver a high‑quality service which ensures that the College environment is a safe and healthy place for all - students, apprentices, our staff and other users. Specific duties include: chairing the Health and Safety Committee and preparing health and safety reports as required for the Strategic Leadership Team and Governors; you will work closely and liaise with curriculum and support teams to ensure a high standard of health and safety, including carrying out specialist risk assessments and to advise and support others on the production of risk assessments; develop and maintain Health and Safety policies and procedures; and work with employers to ensure that work placements are safe, are monitored regularly and that appropriate documentation is maintained.

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With an ability to promote a positive health and safety culture amongst staff, employers and students, you will possess the NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, or equivalent, and have excellent knowledge of current health and safety legislation and proposed developments. Experience delivering health and safety advice within an educational environment is desirable, but not essential. You will be approachable and able to work with staff at all levels and possess an ability to influence people even those where there is no line management responsibility.

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 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.

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