Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group
Ref: CC1970
Health & Safety Advisor - Full Time
£27,785 to £30,364 per annum plus a market supplement of £3,000 per annum*
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Are you a qualified Health & Safety professional, looking for that perfect new role or next step in your career?
As our Health & Safety Advisor, you will assist the Head of Health & Safety in ensuring our Colleges comply with all health and safety legislation and provide advice and guidance on health and safety matters to internal employees and external employers (e.g. student work placement providers). The work you do as a Health & Safety Advisor is key to ensuring our staff and students have a safe working and learning environment and will play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture.
Our Staff Benefits:
We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:
* Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
* Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
* Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
* Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
* And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.
Our Health & Safety Advisor will have a track record of ensuring appropriate risk assessments are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner, and a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the HASWA and all other Health and Safety legislation.
A NEBOSH (National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety) is an essential requirement.
We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we're here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.
For further information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Jodie Cole, Head of Health & Safety, at
* The market supplement is subject to the Group's Market Supplement Policy. The salary displayed on some job boards may be inclusive of the market supplement.
Closing date: 27 October 2025
Interview date: TBC
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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer.