Description
To lead, coordinate and continually strengthen the colleges health, safety management systems. The postholder will oversee statutory compliance, drive a proactive safety culture, and deliver effective H&S support to staff, apprentices, managers, and external employers. The role includes line management of the Health & Safety Officer and responsibility for Training @ Hopwood apprenticeship H&S compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Line Management
* Lead, manage, and support the Health & Safety Officer
* Promote a positive, proactive safety culture across the college
* Provide confident, practical advice to managers, curriculum teams, apprenticeships staff and employers
Health & Safety Management Systems
1. Oversee and maintain the colleges H&S database
2. Develop systems for monitoring workplace safety, accident reporting, and near-miss analysis
3. Lead investigations into workplace accidents and RIDDOR-reportable events, ensuring all forms are completed in line with current Health & Safety laws and incidents are reported on time
4. Maintain the college Health & Safety Risk Register
5. Ensure all H&S policies and procedures are regularly updated and reflect the latest legislative changes. This includes the annual review of the Health & Safety Policy, Fire Evacuation ...