Your Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Deputy Health and Safety Manager to join our small and friendly Health and Safety team. Working closely with the Area Health and Safety Manager, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering robust health and safety compliance across the organisation, ensuring all operations are carried out in line with legislative requirements and best practice, and driving continual improvement.
Key responsibilities
* Deputise for the Area Health and Safety Manager during periods of absence
* Provide expert health and safety advice and training to staff, managers and stakeholders across the charity
* Work with key staff in creating and managing risk assessments
* Monitor, analyse and report on health and safety data, including accidents, incidents and Legionella results
* Act as a Health and Safety competent person for Portland Charity
* Lead staff health and safety training, including first aid needs assessments and fire warden training
* Play a leading role during external inspections and scheduled audits
* Work closely with the Estates team on compliance matters
* Ensure that drivers of college vehicles meet licensing, training and compliance requirements
* Travel across our multiple sites as required
What we are looking for
* Demonstrable experience in a health and safety role and experience managing workplace hazards
* Knowledge of risk assessments in the workplace
* Experience delivering training
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong ICT skills and high attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a complex and varied workload
* Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of a multi‑site organisation
Essential qualifications
* National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
* Certified Member of Professional Body IOSH
* Legionella Management for Responsible Persons
* English, Maths, ICT
* Full driving licence
Desirable qualifications
* Member of IFSM
Benefits
A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens.
Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro‑rata) with the option to buy up to 10 additional days.
Eligibility for a Blue Light Card with a range of discounts.
Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen (main campus only).
Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through training, mentoring and qualifications.
Free life assurance (four times the annual salary in the event of the unthinkable).
Pre‑employment Checks
As part of our pre‑employment checks, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of right to work in the UK.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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