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 across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Deputising for the Area Health and Safety Manager during periods of absence
* Providing expert health and safety advice and training to staff, managers and stakeholders across the charity
* Working with key staff in creating and managing risk assessments
* Monitoring, analysing and reporting on health and safety data, including accidents, incidents and Legionella results
* Acting as a Health and Safety competent person for Portland Charity
* Leading staff health and safety training, including first aid needs assessments and fire warden training
* Playing a leading role during external inspections and scheduled audits
* Working closely with the Estates team on compliance matters
* Ensuring that drivers of college vehicles meet licensing, training and compliance requirements
* Traveling across our multiple sites as required
Required Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in a health and safety role and experience managing workplace hazards
* Knowledge of risk assessments in the workplace
* Experience of 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
Benefits
* A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
* Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year (pro‑rated) and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
* Eligibility for a Blue Light Card with access to many discounts
* Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Free parking on site and a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)
* Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through training, mentoring and qualifications
* Free life assurance – a payment of 4× your annual salary to your family if the unthinkable should happen
Portland Charity is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for our learners, citizens, staff, volunteers and visitors across our main campus and multiple sites.
Equality, Diversity and EEO Statement
Portland Charity is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Successful applicants must undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Working Hours
Monday – Friday – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (flexible times to be discussed in interview). 37.5 hours per week; part‑time hours (0.7) may be considered to be discussed in interview.
Contact
Stacey Malarek
SRMalarek@portland.ac.uk
Portland College
Nottingham Road
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4TJ
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