Overview
Act as a strategic partner to business units, including Novus prison education, helping to embed risk, compliance, health, safety & environmental practices into daily operations. The role ensures the organisation meets legal and ethical standards while encouraging a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Risk & Compliance Director, the role leads and improves risk management, health, safety & environment practices across the business. The role supports business units, including Novus prison education, in following laws and policies, conducting audits and inspections, supporting training, and providing expert advice. It includes preparing reports, investigating incidents, and promoting a safe, responsible culture. Regular travel to Novus sites across England and Wales is required, along with close collaboration with recognised trade unions.
Responsibilities
* Lead and improve risk management, health, safety & environment practices across the business.
* Support business units, including Novus prison education, in following laws and policies, conducting audits and inspections, supporting training, and providing expert advice.
* Prepare reports, investigate incidents, and promote a safe, responsible culture.
* Collaborate with recognised trade unions and travel to Novus sites across England and Wales as required.
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Risk Management, Law, Business, Health & Safety, or related field (advantage).
* Relevant professional certification (e.g., IRM, CCEP, IOSH) (advantage).
* Experience in risk management, compliance, or health, safety & environment.
* Proven track record of implementing Health, Safety & Environmental & Risk and Compliance Systems.
* Experience of ISO Standards (45001/14001/31000) implementation.
* An understanding of Occupational Health Programs.
* Experience in education or public sector environments (advantage).
* Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Project management skills (advantage).
* Capable of drafting policies, reports, and training materials.
Benefits
* 26 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
* Retail discounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Significant pension contribution
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