Health and Safety Manager
Ref: 124827
Location: Based at Wakefield College, but with frequent working at Castleford & Selby Colleges.
Salary: £45,734 - £48,514 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Weeks: 52 weeks per year
We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Health and Safety Manager to join our Estates team across all 3 of our campuses.
You will be responsible for managing and directing the Group’s Health and Safety function, ensuring a safe, healthy and legally compliant environment for all students, staff, visitors and contractors.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has three College campuses, in Wakefield, Castleford and Selby, where you will lead the teams on the development, implementation and rigorous oversight of the Group’s Health and Safety strategies, and ensuring full statutory compliance with current legislation.
You Will Be Required To
* Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and review of the Group’s Health & Safety Strategy, ensuring continuous improvement, legal compliance, and alignment with the Group’s wider strategic objectives.
* Maintain full oversight and control of compliance with all statutory requirements including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, COSHH, RIDDOR, and Fire Safety legislation.
* Responsible for developing organisational readiness to respond to current and future challenges, including terrorism and hostile threats, through effective counter-terrorism measures and protective security planning.
* Manage and support the integration of health and safety within the Estates ISO 9001 Quality Management System and act as the lead authority for all associated compliance records and audit evidence.
* Lead the operational management of the Group’s safety software systems, overseeing the consistent recording and review of risk assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective actions across all sites.
As a Health and Safety Manager you should be confident, well organised, and proactive with good IT skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.
You Will Have
* GCSE English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
* Degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety e.g NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Level 6 or equivalent
* Membership of IOSH
* First Aid at Work qualification, or willingness to undertake
* ISO9001 – Internal Auditor or willingness to undertake
This is a diverse role where you will be building relationships with curriculum and support staff, and many other stakeholders.
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Values
Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do.
See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.
Benefits Include
* Generous Annual Leave (37 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
* Personal and Professional Development opportunities
* Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
* Discounted Metro Card Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Reduced price personal gym membership
* Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
* Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Closing date: 14th November 2025
Interview date: 26th November 2025
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
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