Health & Safety Manager
Application Deadline: 23 December 2025
Department: Corporate Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Middleton
Compensation: £54,399 / year
Description
To lead, coordinate and continually strengthen the college’s 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
* Oversee and maintain the college’s H&S database
* Develop systems for monitoring workplace safety, accident reporting, and near‑miss analysis
* 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
* Maintain the college Health & Safety Risk Register
* 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 and Lockdown policies and procedures within the Business Continuity Plan
* Lead on reviewing contractor H&S prior to major works, including assessing RAMs and carrying out spot checks while works are underway
Audit, Risk Assessment & Compliance
* Coordinate the annual review of departmental risk assessments
* Undertake H&S audits and produce corrective action plans
* Ensure statutory inspections for equipment, machinery, LEV, lifting gear and pressure systems are carried out
* Assist with Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos Management Plans
Committees, Reporting & Training
* Contribute to the Health & Safety Committee
* Provide reports, statistics and recommendations
* Deliver or coordinate staff H&S training
* Maintain adequate First Aid and Fire Marshal cover
* Ensure critical or urgent Health & Safety matters are raised with the Head of Facilities, Assistant Director of Finance & Estates, and SLT lead
Educational Visits
* Lead the use of the EVOLVE system
* Ensure all off‑site activities meet safety standards with suitable risk assessments and staffing ratios
Apprenticeship & Employer Compliance (Training @ Hopwood)
* Develop employer vetting procedures
* Conduct H&S and Standard 10 assessments
* Perform health checks with employers and monitor apprentice safety
* Produce corrective action plans and elevate high‑risk concerns
* Make recommendations on the suitability of apprenticeship placements
Collaborative Working & Continuous Improvement
* Work closely with Corporate Services and Facilities teams
* Support the Head of Facilities & Risk Management on wider initiatives
* Engage in CPD and maintain professional competence
Additional Duties
* Undertake any other duties of a similar level as required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications Essential Criteria
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
* Good standard of education up to level 3
How Identified: Application
Desirable Criteria
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management or equivalent
* Chartered membership of IOSH
How Identified: Qualification
Experience Essential Criteria
* Extensive experience of coordinating or managing Health & Safety, developing policies, systems, procedures and undertaking audits.
* Experience of delivering H&S training & coaching to large and small groups, including inductions, risk assessments, manual handling etc.
How Identified: Application / Interview
Experience Desirable Criteria
* Experience of developing and implementing H&S strategies
How Identified: Application / Interview
Specialist Knowledge Essential Criteria
* Excellent working knowledge of H&S legislation.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Excellent report writing skills
How Identified: Application / Interview
Specialist Knowledge Desirable Criteria
* Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner or working towards
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
How Identified: Application / Interview
Personal Skills Essential Criteria
* Good communication skills
* Good administrative skills
* Mentoring skills
* Can work well as part of a team, support and motivate others
How Identified: Application / Interview
Team Skills Essential Criteria
* Can work well as part of a team, support and motivate others
How Identified: Application / Interview
Generic Essential Criteria
* Awareness of equal opportunities issues and strong commitment to non‑discriminatory practices
How Identified: Application / Interview
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