Health & Safety Manager (part-time)

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Aberdeen City is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to oversee all aspects of health and safety for pupils, staff, and visitors. This part-time role involves developing policies, managing risk assessments, ensuring legal compliance, and providing training. Ideal candidates will possess a NEBOSH or IOSH certification and have experience in a similar role. Applications are open until 8 September 2025.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Continuous training support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a dedicated Health & Safety role.
• Hands-on professional capable of developing and maintaining policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Health & Safety Policy ensuring compliance.
• Maintain a comprehensive risk assessment register.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety legislation and oversee reporting.
• Identify training needs and implement health and safety training.

Skills

NEBOSH general certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving approach

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health

Job description

Overview

Robert Gordon's College is a thriving independent school dedicated to providing an outstanding education in a safe and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on our strong community values, excellent academic results, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Our estate includes state-of-the-art facilities, extensive sports grounds, and historic buildings, all of which require a proactive approach to health and safety.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team. This is a crucial role responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of health and safety, for our pupils, staff, and visitors. This position is part-time (0.5FTE) with exact working days/hours to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Policy, specifically developing implementing and reviewing the College’s Health & Safety Policy, ensuring they are fit for purpose and compliant with all statutory requirements, advising the Senior Leadership Team and Governors on all Health & Safety matters, and promoting a positive health and safety culture across the College;
• Risk Management, specifically maintaining and updating a robust and comprehensive risk assessment register, conducting regular health and safety audits and inspections, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are taken, ensuring all external contractors adhere to appropriate Health & Safety requirements, managing the College’s fire safety arrangements, and working with the leadership team to ensure an adequate and effective emergency response plan is in place;
• Compliance & Reporting, specifically ensuring all relevant Health & Safety legislation, regulations and approved codes of practices are adhered to, oversee the process of reporting accidents, incidents and near misses, including the investigation and implementation of corrective actions, liaising with external bodies, such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), local authority, and emergency services, and oversee quality assurance audits and develop associated action plans to address areas for improvement; and
• Training & Development, specifically identifying health and safety training needs for all staff members, implementing a training schedule, promoting health and safety awareness in the College and overseeing first aid provision.

Qualifications and Requirements

The successful candidate will be a hands-on professional who can develop, implement, and maintain robust health and safety policies and procedures across the College. They should have a NEBOSH general certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or IOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent), proven experience in a dedicated Health & Safety role, have excellent communication skills with excellent attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach.

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College we believe that drives innovation and a strong community. We welcome applications from all candidates with the required professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to across , , , , , and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important. The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications.

To apply for this post, please complete an application form and submit it via the ‘Apply Now’ section of our website. The closing date for applications is 8 September 2025, with the intention to interview the week starting the 15th of September, 2025.