Health & Safety Manager

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy education trust is looking for a Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety compliance across its multiple school sites. This pivotal role involves leading the implementation of health & safety strategies, ensuring legislative compliance, and promoting a proactive culture. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of UK health & safety laws, experience in similar roles, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary of £43,500 - £47,500 is offered along with various benefits including generous pension contributions and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Gym facilities

Enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a health & safety role, ideally in education.
• Strong competence in relationship-building.
• Ability to adapt to change and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Health & Safety strategy.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Experience in health & safety

Excellent communication skills

Proficient with digital tools

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

An established and growing multi-academy education trust is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety compliance and strategy across multiple school sites. This is a pivotal role, supporting both existing schools and those joining the trust as part of its expansion plan.
As the trust transitions from site-level autonomy to a more centralised and professional approach to health and safety, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape and embed best practice across a diverse and evolving organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of the trust-wide Health & Safety strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to school leadership teams and central staff.
• Conduct risk assessments and site audits, and deliver H&S training.
• Promote a proactive safety culture that supports a positive learning environment.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Proven experience in a health & safety role, ideally within education, public sector, or multi-site environments.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident in using digital tools and systems to manage H&S processes.
• Able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to change.

What's on Offer:

• A supportive and values-driven working environment with Buy in from a dedicated SLT.
• A salary of £43,500 - £47,500
• Generous employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme (22.7%).
• Free onsite parking and gym facilities.
• Enhanced annual leave 28 days + Bank Holidays, growing to 33 after 5 years of service.
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration across the organisation.

This role is perfect for a candidate in a hands-on Manager/Advisor role with a good level of experience supporting management systems in a public sector organisation.

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