Health & Safety Manager (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Ipswich is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across campuses. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification and a strong grasp of health and safety legislation, combined with excellent communication skills to advocate for a safety-first mindset among staff and students. This role involves driving awareness, implementing health and safety systems, and reporting on safety trends and recommendations. Flexibility is required as the role covers multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle required.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.
• Experience in championing health and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Acting as primary contact for health and safety matters.
• Driving awareness and ownership of health and safety among staff and students.
• Leading development and maintenance of health and safety management systems.

Skills

Confident communication

Turning complex legislation into practical guidance

Inspiring positive change

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Maths and English at Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

Based across all Suffolk New College campuses - (on-site)

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Estates & Facilities team at Suffolk New College as Health and Safety Manager. Our award-winning College has established but growing sites at Ipswich, Rural (Otley) and Halesworth. Our Leiston provision will soon to be transformed, moving to a brand-new college in the near future.

At Suffolk New College, we’re committed to fostering a safe, vibrant, and inclusive learning environment—and we’re looking for a proactive and passionate Health & Safety Manager to help make that vision a reality.

This is your opportunity to play a vital role in championing a culture of safety across all our campuses. As our go‑to expert for all things health and safety, you’ll lead on strategy, systems, and support that empower staff and students to take ownership of safety in their daily lives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting as the primary contact for health and safety matters across the College
• Driving awareness and behavioural ownership of health and safety among staff and students
• Leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of the College’s health and safety management systems
• Conducting inspections, audits, and providing practical recommendations for continual improvement
• Working closely with academic and support teams to embed high standards of safety in every department
• Reporting to senior leaders with insights on trends, legislation, and strategic recommendations

What We’re Looking For:

We’re after a confident communicator who is comfortable:

• Talking with staff at all levels, from classroom to boardroom
• Turning complex legislation into practical, accessible guidance
• Inspiring positive change and promoting a “safety-first” mindset

You’ll also need:

• A NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
• Maths and English at Level 2 (or equivalent)
• A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation

Travel:

This role spans all four of our campuses, so flexibility and mobility are a must.

Ready to shape the future of safety at Suffolk New College? Apply now and help us build a thriving, safe place to learn and grow

Interview date: Thursday 4th December 2025

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantees to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.