Medical and Safety Officer

Remedy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational staffing agency is seeking a School Health and Safety Officer for a secondary school in Wandsworth. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact by ensuring health and safety compliance throughout the school. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, developing safety policies, and providing training to staff and students. Candidates should possess relevant health and safety qualifications and previous experience in a similar role. This role aims to transition from a temporary to a permanent position, enhancing job security.

Qualifications

• Relevant health and safety qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience in a health and safety role, preferably in education.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular risk assessments across the school.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Provide training on health and safety best practices.
• Investigate accidents and prepare reports.

Skills

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Risk assessment techniques

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Job description

Remedy Education are really pleased to currently be working with a lovely Secondary school in the Wandsworth area in their search for a School Health and Safety Officer.

This is a full time position, initially beginning on a temporary contract, but with a view to becoming permanent, and the opportunity to work in a prestigious and successful school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular risk assessments across the school to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with local and national health and safety regulations and guidelines.
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Provide training and guidance to staff and students on health and safety best practices.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of health and safety measures and suggest improvements.
• Investigate accidents or incidents and prepare reports, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Maintain records of safety inspections, audits, and safety-related incidents.
• Liaise with external health and safety agencies, as necessary.
• Coordinate first aid training and ensure first aid kits are fully stocked.

Qualifications & Skills:

• A relevant health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a health and safety role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessment techniques, and accident investigation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply or for more information, contact Carly Walters at Remedy Education for more information.

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We look forward to receiving your application.