Health and Safety Officer

We are pleased to have exclusively partnered with an established college group to recruit a part time Health and Safety Officer to the growing SHE team.

This is a rare and exciting part time opportunity, working 2.5 to 3 days a week with flexible hours. Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will be joining a dedicated team to assist in ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for staff and students.

Why this could be an excellent opportunity for you:

• With part-time working hours across 2.5 to 3 days, this role can offer you flexibility and a positive work-life balance
• This is an extremely varied working environment with a diverse risk profile, with students in a range of vocational subjects from welding to hairdressing
• You will be joining a growing team and be part of a business that focuses on and invests in Health and Safety
• Working in the Education sector, you will have a real sense of community, learning, and genuinely making a positive difference in the lives of both students and staff
• You will be joining an organisation with core values focused on respect, inclusion, and integrity

The Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for:

• Working alongside the Safety, Health and Environment Manager in the development and monitoring of safety, health and environment policies and procedures
• Engaging with management and Safety Representatives to identify safety, health and environmental requirements
• Provide assistance in the reporting and where required investigation of incidents and near misses
• Assisting management to making improvements following safety, health and environment audits
• Ensure routine safety, health and environment audits activities and checks are carried out

To be considered for this role you should have:

• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification
• Experience in a Health and Safety role, or a position with relevant Health and Safety responsibilities
• The skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

In return, the successful candidate will receive a salary of up to £40,000 pro-rata based on 2.5 to 3 days a week, and an excellent benefits package.

Please note, an enhanced DBS check will be completed by the company prior to employment.

To be considered for this role, please apply today