Eastern Education Group Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL Salary: £39,864 - £42,621 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Contract: Permanent Reference: 8570 Eastern Education Group is seeking an experienced and proactive Group Health and Safety Business Partner to deliver professional, high-quality health and safety support across our organisation. You will champion a consistent and cohesive approach to health, safety and wellbeing for employees, volunteers and contractors, ensuring compliance with legislation while strengthening culture, engagement and performance. This is a high-profile role requiring visible leadership, expert guidance and a collaborative approach across multiple sites. Acting as an internal consultant, you will coach and influence managers to fulfil their responsibilities, lead health and safety priorities within business plans, and oversee risk assessment and incident management systems. You will conduct workplace assessments, manage audits and inspections, ensure robust investigation of incidents, and develop impactful training initiatives. Working closely with internal teams and contractors, you will analyse performance data, identify trends and drive continuous improvement, while supporting procurement processes, contributing to strategic objectives and deputising for the Group Head of Health and Safety when required. You will hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and have at least three years’ experience as a Health and Safety Practitioner, ideally across multiple sites and within the education sector. You will bring strong legal knowledge, analytical ability, and the confidence to lead, influence and communicate at all levels. With excellent organisational skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and the flexibility to travel across group campuses, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe, healthy and legally compliant environment where learners and colleagues can thrive. We offer a wide range of staff benefits including: membership into Local Government Pension Scheme family friendly policies and flexible working access to our Employee Assistance Programme employee wellbeing initiatives free parking canteen company events access to various memberships and discount schemes learning and development opportunities, including staff development days funded subject course development for your role range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities career progression opportunities. Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed. At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers. Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment. As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential. As a group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance. The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To find out more For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk. Alternatively, please download the Job Description (pdf). How to apply Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal. Closing date: 8am, 23 March 2026. Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.