New College Swindon
Health and Safety Manager
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Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for an opportunity to lead and develop health and safety across a large, multi-campus organisation?
We’re looking for a Health & Safety Manager to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of our Health & Safety framework across New College Swindon. You’ll play a key role in embedding a strong culture of safety, ensuring legislative compliance and supporting staff, students and visitors across all College campuses.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of the College’s Health & Safety framework, policies and procedures.
- Provide expert advice to Senior Leaders, managers and staff on Health & Safety legislation, risk and compliance.
- Lead on risk assessments, audits, inspections, investigations and improvement plans.
- Manage fire safety, emergency procedures, educational visits and work experience Health & Safety.
- Oversee accident, incident and near-miss reporting, including RIDDOR where required.
- Develop and deliver Health & Safety training and CPD across the College.
- Act as Educational Visits Coordinator and Designated Substance Misuse Officer.
- Lead on asbestos management and support the management of water, electrical and other statutory compliance areas.
- Provide regular Health & Safety reports and briefings to Senior Leadership, Governors and the Health & Safety Committee.
- Work collaboratively with Estates, People Operations, curriculum teams and external organisations to promote a safe and healthy environment.
- Lead on Health & Safety and environmental compliance, supporting the College’s sustainability objectives.
- Manage and support designated Health & Safety and wellbeing staff and the College’s Health & Safety Champions.
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What we're looking for
- NEBOSH National General Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent.
- Significant experience managing Health & Safety across a complex organisation.
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, codes of practice and enforcement requirements.
- A proven track record of improving Health & Safety performance and embedding positive cultural change.
- Experience designing and delivering effective Health & Safety training.
- Experience managing incidents and investigations professionally and effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
- A collaborative, proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Chartered or Graduate Membership of IOSH/NEBOSH would be desirable.
- Experience within the Further or Higher Education sector would be desirable.
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We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of our community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received, so if you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment and DBS checks.
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