Inspire Education Group is looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health and Safety Officer to join our Estates team. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting a safe and compliant environment for staff, students and visitors across our campuses.
Working closely with the Group Director of Estates, Facilities and Health and Safety, you will provide advice and guidance on health and safety legislation, support managers with risk management, and help promote a positive culture of safety across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing health and safety advice and guidance to managers and staff
Carrying out health and safety audits and inspections across departments
Reviewing and maintaining risk assessments, including fire risk assessments
Investigating accidents and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements (RIDDOR)
Supporting the development and implementation of health and safety policies
Delivering health and safety training and inductions
Organising fire drills and supporting emergency procedures
Monitoring accident data and identifying trends to improve safety
About you
We are looking for someone who has experience working in a health and safety role and is confident working with colleagues at all levels. You will have strong communication and organisational skills and a proactive approach to improving safety standards.
Essential requirements:
Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety
Level 2 English, Maths and IT
First Aid qualification
Full clean driving licence
Experience carrying out risk assessments
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
Desirable:
Experience within the education sector
Experience in health and safety auditing
What we offer
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Ongoing professional development
A supportive working environment
Normal working hours are 9am 5pm Monday to Friday, although occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events (time off in lieu will be provided).
All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
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