Health & Safety Executive required by high growth travel firm in Sutton, Surrey.
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 plus pension, 25 days holidays, flexible purchase scheme, training & development, well being support.
Hours: 35 hour week (part time 3 days a week considered)
Location: Office Based - Sutton, Surrey – 5 days a week
Environment: Innovative, energetic and collaborative culture with regular training and development opportunities.
We are seeking a proactive Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to lead compliance across the group, ensuring alignment with School Travel Forum (STF) guidelines and adherence to the Package Travel Regulations (PTR) 2018. You will co-ordinate and oversee audits, maintain safety policies and support safety related communications.
* Coordinate annual STF audit process and documentation submission
* Review and update Group H&S policies annually (including H&S, Safeguarding, Sustainability, Crisis Management and LOtC), ensuring compliance and sign-off
* Monitor STF checklists and onsite audits for accommodation and transport providers, escalating issues
* Support audit delivery in line with Safety Management System and STF standards, including:
* Assessing accommodation and coach checklists (UK & overseas) via desktop review
* Assigning STF ratings (High / Acceptable / Unacceptable)
* Tracking compliance using internal systems and reports
* Supporting annual onsite audit programme
* Assessing and rating all audited accommodation
* Collaborate with Purchasing Managers to improve safety reporting and processes
* Maintain and update safety documentation, including the STF Handbook
* Support safety administration across systems when required
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (including PTR 2018)
* Manage supplier contracts, ensuring accurate filing and record-keeping
* Provide administrative support to the Purchasing team
Essential Skills & Experience:-
* Relevant Health & Safety experience within the travel industry
* Good understanding of H&S legislation and industry-specific requirements (e.g. STF, LOtC, PTR 2018)
* High attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills
* Confident communicator, able to work with internal and external stakeholders
* Experience managing documentation and using digital systems (e.g. Excel, CRM tools)
* Proactive, self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
* Committed to accuracy, quality, and maintaining high standards under pressure
Desirable (Nice to Have)
* Experience within the educational travel sector
* Knowledge of STF standards and LOtC requirements
* Experience coordinating projects across teams or multiple brands
* Data analysis and risk assessment experience
* Interest in student safety, safeguarding, and continuous improvement
If you're ready to take on a role where your ideas are valued, efforts recognised and your potential unleashed, then apply now!
Join my client in shaping the future of educational travel and be part of something extraordinary.
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