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Pay Range
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Base Pay
* Reference: 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.
Responsibilities
* 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, proactive with good IT skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Qualifications
* 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
* ISO 9001 - Internal Auditor or willingness to undertake
Benefits
* 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: 30th January 2026.
Interview date: 18th February 2026.
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.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
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