Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Vacancy Filler; Swansea; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Swansea is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead compliance and health, safety, and environmental initiatives. The role requires strong collaboration skills and a commitment to sustainability, aimed at improving the well-being of staff and students. This full-time permanent position offers a salary of £50,320 per annum, along with generous benefits including 37 days of annual leave and a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

37 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in leading health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Strong understanding of best practices in compliance and sustainability.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities ensuring compliance and best practices in health and safety.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote a culture of well-being.
• Shape the future of staff and students with a forward-looking approach.

Skills

Compliance

Safety management

Environmental performance

Collaboration

Job description

Gower College Swansea is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience and supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff.

This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders across our campuses, contributing hands-on to the delivery of safe, sustainable, welcoming, and resilient environments.The HSE Manager will play a key role in embedding our core values- sustainability, resilience, and strategic alignment-into everyday operations.

You will lead and support activities that ensure compliance, promote best practice, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.This is a unique opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

You will contribute directly to the success of the College by nurturing a strong sense of wellbeing and enablement-empowering staff and students to perform at their best.The role supports a forward-looking approach, proactively providing a viable presence across all campuses, helping shape the future of our students and the wider community.

It’s ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, values collaboration, and is committed to embedding sustainability and safety into the heart of our operations.The role:Full Time (37 hours per week)Permanent£50,320 per annumAcross all campuses in SwanseaBenefits for you:37 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas periodA Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)2 staff well-being daysDiscounted Sport Centre gym membership for £60 per yearView more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-wellbeingWe welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site.

We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce.Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.Please note that we are expecting a high volume of applicants for this vacancy.

If we do, we may close the post before the specified date, therefore an early application is recommended.

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