Regional Health & Safety Lead

Oasis Community Learning; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,269 - 54,495; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training

Generous holiday allowance

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to free counselling service

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Regional Health & Safety Lead to provide expert advice and support to academies. The role can be remote-based or from the National Office with travel requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience in operational health and safety management within the education sector and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety management.
• Understanding of safety in the education sector.
• Fluent in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety advice to academies.
• Support the National H&S Lead.
• Travel to academies for support.

Skills

Operational health and safety management

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Coaching and mentoring

ICT proficiency

Education

Membership of IOSH

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Regional Health & Safety Lead role at Oasis Community Learning.

At Oasis Community Learning we have a vision to create Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community. All our academies are committed to providing a rich educational experience and ensuring that every child and young person has the opportunity to achieve at the highest level. Our ethos is integral to that provision. We are committed to a model of inclusion, equality, healthy relationships, hope and perseverance throughout all aspects of the life and culture of each academy community.

To help us realise this vision we are looking for an exceptional Regional Health & Safety Lead to join our Property & Estates team at Oasis Community Learning and become part of the Oasis Global family.

By joining our family of staff, you will be working alongside people dedicated to helping our students realise their potential. We wish to transform the lives of our communities and support our young people and staff through their journeys with Oasis.

Make your next career move to an organisation dedicated to transforming lives!

About The Role

You will be a source of expert health and safety advice providing essential guidance and support to academies and national colleagues in meeting their health and safety responsibilities. You will also support the National H&S Lead to provide an exceptional health and safety service and maintain our health and safety management system resources. The role can be remote based or at our National Office, with the need for frequent travel to academies and external meetings as necessary for visible support and effective delivery of the job.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within health & safety and the education sector.

What are we looking for?

Experience in operational health and safety management; A sound understanding of health, safety and wellbeing in the education sector; Excellent communication and presentation skills; The ability to coach, mentor and deliver training to staff; A certified member of IOSH (or working towards); A confident user of ICT; Alignment with the ethos and values of the organisation.

Due to the nature of this role, it is essential the successful candidate holds a UK driving license and owns a car.

What do we offer in return?

• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally – including certifications
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 + 8 days per annum, rising to 30 + 8 days after two years of service
• Defined benefit pension scheme (inc. life cover, lower tax, set rate 1/49 and ill health cover) – average input of 18.2% from us!
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Access to free counselling service
• A lively environment with colleagues who care

Salary
SCP 39 - 43
£50,269 - £54,495 National

Travel expenses will be redeemable for academy visits.

Recruitment Timeline

Closing date for applications is: 8th September. Interviews will take place on: w/c 15th September. Proposed start date: ASAP.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviors, which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos.

Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529.

Safeguarding Statement

Regional Health & Safety Lead (South) - Job Description. Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of a fully supportive reference.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.