Health & Safety Manager - Onsite

Suffolk New College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ipswich seeks a proactive Health & Safety Manager to champion safety across its campuses. This role involves driving health and safety culture, managing systems, and providing recommendations. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH certificate and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary between £35,232 and £40,590 per year.

Qualifications

• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation.
• A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary contact for health and safety matters across the College.
• Driving awareness and behavioral ownership of health and safety among staff and students.
• Leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety management systems.
• Conducting inspections and audits to provide recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Leadership skills

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Maths and English at Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

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:

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

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.

Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details, please go to the official website.

Salary range: £35,232 up to £40,590 per annum

Based across all Suffolk New College campuses - Onsite 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Starting salary is subject to college salary assessment process

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 be transformed, moving to a brand-new college in the near future.