Safety & Compliance Officer (EL135)

Cheshire College South and West; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Safety and Compliance Officer to enhance its safety management systems. This role involves supporting the Estates and Facilities Manager and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. The successful candidate will promote a positive safety culture, provide technical support, and lead on risk assessment initiatives. With a commitment to professional development, this position offers extensive opportunities for growth and access to world-class facilities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment for learners and staff alike.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

35 days holiday

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Employee benefit platform

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong background in health and safety management with relevant certifications.
• Experience in supervisory roles and understanding of educational legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Estates and Facilities Manager in health and safety management.
• Promote a positive safety culture and compliance across the college.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

IT Competence

Leadership

Communication

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health & Safety

Other Health and Safety Qualification

Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Salary: £39,093 to £43,994 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Across all sites (Chester, Crewe and Ellesmere Port campuses)

We are seeking a Safety and Compliance Officer to support our Estates and Facilities Manager in the review, development and maintenance of the college's safety management systems and auditing areas to ensure compliance. You will provide health and safety data returns and demonstrate exemplary levels of compliance across all areas of the college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing competent technical support to the Estates and Facilities Manager, team and to the wider college staff;
• Promoting, developing, and establishing a positive safety culture within the Estates department so the College meets its legal requirements;
• Supporting the Estates and Facilities Manager in strategic and operational matters concerning health & safety management;
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health & Safety;
• Other appropriate Health and Safety Qualification;
• Competence in IT systems, MS Word, Excel etc.;
• Demonstrable experience in a supervisory/management role;
• Demonstrable experience in leading on health and safety/risk assessment issues;
• An understanding of health and safety legislation in an educational environment;
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities;
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you're interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Information, Advice and Guidance
  • Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
  • Principles of Customer Service
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
• Competitive salary;
• Pension scheme;
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata;
• College 'Count Me In' social platform;
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
• Employee benefit platform;
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon;
• Free onsite parking.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

About Us:

Cheshire College -South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunities for learners to make new friends.