Health & Safety Manager

HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead and enhance health and safety systems. The role includes overseeing statutory compliance, driving a proactive safety culture, and managing the Health & Safety Officer. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Diploma, experience in Health & Safety management, and strong communication skills. This position is critical for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff and apprentices across the college.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in coordinating or managing Health & Safety.
• Experience in delivering H&S training to large and small groups.
• Excellent working knowledge of H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Health & Safety Officer.
• Maintain the college's H&S database and risk register.
• Coordinate the annual review of departmental risk assessments.
• Contribute to the Health & Safety Committee and provide reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Good administrative skills

Mentoring skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Good standard of education up to level 3

Job description

Description

To lead, coordinate and continually strengthen the colleges health, safety management systems. The postholder will oversee statutory compliance, drive a proactive safety culture, and deliver effective H&S support to staff, apprentices, managers, and external employers. The role includes line management of the Health & Safety Officer and responsibility for Training @ Hopwood apprenticeship H&S compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Line Management

• Lead, manage, and support the Health & Safety Officer


• Promote a positive, proactive safety culture across the college


• Provide confident, practical advice to managers, curriculum teams, apprenticeships staff and employers

Health & Safety Management Systems

• Oversee and maintain the colleges H&S database


• Develop systems for monitoring workplace safety, accident reporting, and near‑miss analysis


• Lead investigations into workplace accidents and RIDDOR‑reportable events, ensuring all forms are completed in line with current Health & Safety laws and incidents are reported on time


• Maintain the college Health & Safety Risk Register


• Ensure all H&S policies and procedures are regularly updated and reflect the latest legislative changes. This includes the annual review of the Health & Safety Policy, Fire Evacuation and Lockdown policies and procedures within the Business Continuity Plan


• Lead on reviewing contractor H&S prior to major works, including assessing RAMs and carrying out spot checks while works are underway

Audit, Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Coordinate the annual review of departmental risk assessments


• Undertake H&S audits and produce corrective action plans


• Ensure statutory inspections for equipment, machinery, LEV, lifting gear and pressure systems are carried out


• Assist with Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos Management Plans

Committees, Reporting & Training

• Contribute to the Health & Safety Committee


• Provide reports, statistics and recommendations


• Deliver or coordinate staff H&S training


• Maintain adequate First Aid and Fire Marshal cover


• Ensure critical or urgent Health & Safety matters are raised with the Head of Facilities, Assistant Director of Finance & Estates, and SLT lead

Educational Visits

• Lead the use of the EVOLVE system


• Ensure all off‑site activities meet safety standards with suitable risk assessments and staffing ratios

Apprenticeship & Employer Compliance (Training @ Hopwood)

• Develop employer vetting procedures


• Conduct H&S and Standard 10 assessments


• Perform health checks with employers and monitor apprentice safety


• Produce corrective action plans and elevate high‑risk concerns


• Make recommendations on the suitability of apprenticeship placements

Collaborative Working & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Corporate Services and Facilities teams


• Support the Head of Facilities & Risk Management on wider initiatives


• Engage in CPD and maintain professional competence

Additional Duties

• Undertake any other duties of a similar level as required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent


• Good standard of education up to level 3

Desirable Criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent


• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management or equivalent


• Chartered membership of IOSH

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Extensive experience of coordinating or managing Health & Safety, developing policies, systems, procedures and undertaking audits.


• Experience of delivering H&S training & coaching to large and small groups, including inductions, risk assessments, manual handling etc.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of developing and implementing H&S strategies

Specialist Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Excellent working knowledge of H&S legislation.


• Excellent IT skills.


• Excellent report writing skills

Desirable Criteria

• Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner or working towards


• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Personal Skills

Essential Criteria

• Good communication skills


• Good administrative skills


• Mentoring skills


• Can work well as part of a team, support and motivate others

Team Skills

Essential Criteria

• Can work well as part of a team, support and motivate others

Generic

Essential Criteria

• Awareness of equal opportunities issues and strong commitment to non‑discriminatory practices