You will be responsible for safety across six campuses in the North East and if you enjoy variety in your role then look no further. It’s not just classrooms here – sites also include farmland, accommodation, and a zoo!
Reporting to the Vice Principal and leading a small team, you will have the chance to work closely with senior management and make a real difference not only in Health and Safety, but to the lives and wellbeing of both students and staff.
In this role you will:
- Effectively lead the organisation’s HSE function, embedding a positive safety culture within all areas of the business
- Collaborate and work with all business areas across the colleges to maintain compliance, monitor competency levels, and identify training needs
- Create and deliver an environmental strategy for the group, ensuring compliance across all six sites
- Review and update policies and procedures in alignment with HSE strategies help embed these across the organisation
- Monitor sustainability performance, measuring and assessing strategies and initiatives
- You will be part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to bettering the lives of their students through education and training
- This is an extremely varied environment with an interesting and diverse risk profile – an excellent opportunity to utilise your skillset and gain exposure to new areas
- There is an established HSE department with modern systems, giving you a strong place to start while still encouraging development and improvement
- You will have the freedom to work autonomously and bring innovation to the business
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level 6 qualification
- IEMA Certificate or similar environmental qualification is ideal but not essential
- Experience in a management role with the ability to think strategically and develop ideas
- The ability to take initiative, with a can-do attitude
- Valid UK driving licence