Are you ready to lead and shape a culture of safety, wellbeing and sustainability in education?
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Head of Health and Safety to join our Estates and Facilities team at New College Swindon. Working across multiple campuses, you will take a strategic lead in transforming and embedding a robust culture of Health, Safety and Environmental excellence across our organisation.
You will:
* Lead the development and delivery of a College-wide Health and Safety framework, aligned with best practices and regulatory standards (OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
* Oversee and manage all aspects of fire safety, environmental compliance, statutory testing, and risk management
* Drive cultural change and ownership of Health and Safety across all departments and campuses
* Design and implement a comprehensive training and CPD programme, tailored to all staff roles and responsibilities
* Act as the College’s Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC), ensuring compliance and risk mitigation for all trips and external placements
* Coordinate and advise on workplace safety, wellbeing risk assessments, incident investigations, and RIDDOR reporting
* Lead on internal and external audits, inspections, and continuous improvement plans
* Provide expert advice to Senior Leaders, Governors, and Committees on emerging legislation and safety performance
* Line-manage designated Health and Safety staff, and oversee the Duty Manager rota across campuses
* Monitor environmental sustainability and contribute to the development of the College’s Sustainable Vision and Strategy
You need to:
* Hold the NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety
* Have significant experience managing Health and Safety across multi-site or complex organisations
* Demonstrate a proven track record of driving improvements and embedding a safety culture
* Have a strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, codes of practice, and sector guidance
* Show excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
* Be confident in incident investigation, report writing, and designing impactful training
It would be advantageous to have:
* Chartered or Graduate Membership of IOSH or NEBOSH
* A qualification or experience as a Fire Risk Assessor
* Experience working in the Further or Higher Education sector
* Familiarity with digital H&S systems for reporting and compliance
* A solid understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing, and their relationship with safety management
New College Swindon is undergoing a dynamic period of growth and transformation. This is your chance to take a leading role in shaping our future and building a legacy of safe, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking Estates and Facilities team, working in a collaborative and supportive culture that values innovation, integrity, and impact.
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.
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