Health & Safety Manager

Corbetsteyschool; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in England is seeking a full-time Health & Safety Manager. The ideal candidate will lead the safety culture, manage risks associated with complex special educational needs (SEN), and support safeguarding for students. With significant experience in health & safety management and a relevant qualification, you will thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to work well with various stakeholders. Applications close on March 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing H&S in large, people-based settings.
• Evidence of high level H&S competence and a successful track record of compliance.
• Experience in safeguarding and moving & handling.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate held.
• Level 6 related qualification (or willingness to train) or a degree in H&S/Environmental Health.
• IOSH Membership and ILM or equivalent leadership qualification.
• Current UK driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational safety culture within the school.
• Manage enhanced risks associated with complex SEN needs.
• Ensure safety arrangements support safeguarding and high-quality education.
• Collaborate with Governors, SLT and school staff to implement safety policies.
• Oversee safety audits, reporting and training to maintain compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Calm under pressure

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Degree in H&S/Environmental Health or related qualification

IOSH Membership

ILM leadership qualification

Job description

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Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager Required Immediately (subject to interview and relevant checks):

Permanent Contract: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Full-time, Permanent role 8:00am – 4:00pm plus 1 floating hour per week

Corbets Tey School is a vibrant special educational needs (SEN) community operating across three sites. We support students aged 4 – 25 years with complex physical, medical, behavioural, and emotional needs. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where every individual is celebrated and kept safe.

We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager with integrity and vigilance to lead our strategic and operational safety culture. As a member of the senior team you will manage enhanced risks associated with complex SEN needs, ensuring safety arrangements support safeguarding, inclusion, and high quality education.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to allocate workload and prioritise risk critical activity across all sites
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively with Governors, SLT and school staff
• Strong analytical, reporting and audit skills
• Calm, professional approach in high risk or emotionally complex environments
• Willingness to learn about our students, support them directly when needed, and embrace our special community

Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
• Professional understanding of H&S and security issues within schools
• Understanding of school systems, procedures, and policies
• Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding the protection of children and young people

Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience managing H&S in large, people based settings and managing teams
• Evidence of high level H&S competence and a successful track record of compliance
• Experience in positive behaviour support, safeguarding, and moving & handling
• NEBOSH National General Certificate
• Level 6 related qualification (or willingness to train) or a Degree in H&S/Environmental Health
• IOSH Membership and ILM (or equivalent) leadership qualification
• Current UK driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance

Please see full Health and Safety Manager Job Description by clicking on the button below.

An application form should be completed via the Havering jobs website by clicking on the 'Apply Here' button below, by the closing date stated within this advert. Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 th March 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews: Interviews will be arranged upon successful application. We reserve the right to close the job advert in advance of the specified closing date, if a successful applicant is found. Please submit your application as early as possible.

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