Health, Safety and Welfare Manager

York College; York; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional college in York is seeking a Health, Safety and Welfare Manager to lead its advisory team in ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. You will manage health and safety policies, liaise with other teams, and chair the Health and Safety Committee. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH National Certificate and possess strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, with a commitment to promoting a positive health and safety culture.

Benefits

50 days annual leave

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Free gym membership at the Athletic Suite

Qualifications

• Ability to promote health and safety culture amongst staff and students.
• Possess excellent knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
• Experience delivering health and safety advice within an educational environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Promoting health and safety culture

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Health, Safety and Welfare Manager

Ref: 2526/022

Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)

Salary: £42,779 per annum. Plus, generous benefits. These include:

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

About the role

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.

About the person

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.

About the College

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more than 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.

Website: yorkcollege.ac.uk (no CVs accepted via this page; apply through the application form on the website)

Want to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chris Leng, Director of Human Resources, at [e-mail] or 01904 770396.

Important Notices

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 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 to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.

Closing date: Monday 29 September 2025 (9am)

Interviews: Friday 17 October 2025

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. 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. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

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. We also value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.