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Job Details
* Location: Based at Wakefield College, with frequent working at Castleford & Selby Colleges
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Weeks: 52 weeks per year
* Salary: £45,734 - £48,514 per annum
* Ref: 124827
Responsibilities
* Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and review of the Group’s Health & Safety Strategy, ensuring continuous improvement, legal compliance, and alignment with the Group’s wider strategic objectives.
* Maintain full oversight and control of compliance with all statutory requirements including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, COSHH, RIDDOR, and Fire Safety legislation.
* Take responsibility for developing organisational readiness to respond to current and future challenges, including terrorism and hostile threats, through effective counter‑terrorism measures and protective security planning.
* Manage and support the integration of health and safety within the Estates ISO 9001 Quality Management System and act as the lead authority for all associated compliance records and audit evidence.
* Lead the operational management of the Group’s safety software systems, overseeing the consistent recording and review of risk assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective actions across all sites.
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
* Degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Level 6 or equivalent)
* Membership of IOSH
* First Aid at Work qualification, or willingness to undertake
* ISO9001 – Internal Auditor or willingness to undertake
Benefits
* Generous Annual Leave (37 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
* Personal and Professional Development opportunities
* Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
* Discounted Metro Card Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Reduced price personal gym membership
* Access to a wide range of high‑street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
* Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing date
30th January 2026
Interview date
18th February 2026
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked / resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants – GOV.UK.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
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