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 community.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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