Job Title: Health & Safety Officer
Location: Salford
Contract Type: 12-Week Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay: Negotiable depending on experience
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Officer to join our team at a Salford-based college for a 12-week fixed term contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a safe, compliant, and positive working and learning environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and support all aspects of health, safety, and welfare across the college.
Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and college policies.
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
Deliver health and safety training, guidance, and support to staff as required.
Liaise with external agencies and ensure statutory obligations are met.
Promote a culture of safety awareness throughout the college community.Essential Requirements:
Proven experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within an educational or public sector environment.
A recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent).
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Strong knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
A current Enhanced DBS certificate (this is essential for the role).Desirable:
Experience working within a college or similar educational setting.
Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures.What We Offer:
Competitive pay, negotiable depending on experience.
Supportive and inclusive working environment.
Opportunity to make a real impact on the safety and wellbeing of the college communityMeridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy