Director of Health and Safety

• Provide strategic direction and expert support across the organisation
• Implement, lead and operate a Health and Safety Management System
• Provide expertise in all aspects of Health and Safety including CDM
• Review all College H&S Policies and Procedures no less than annually and make recommendations for improvement
• Provide advice and support to the curriculum, maintenance and facilities teams to ensure all statutory servicing and maintenance within their operations is carried out
• Ensure the effective management of all other statutory requirements including the College’s asbestos management plan, Legionella Risk Assessments and COSHH management
• Audit College premises on a regular basis with regard to health, safety, and welfare, document findings and ensure work place hazards are corrected and any recommendations undertaken
• Compile regular H&S management data and provide reports to EMT and relevant Committees
• To ensure there is a robust process in place to review risk assessment and method statements (RAMS), they are received and reviewed prior to attendance, and a register of all RAMS is maintained on site
• To ensure that all staff are regularly trained and competent on the H&S compliance and legislation
• Provide oversight, advice and guidance with respect to educational trips / visits

• Diploma in H&S Management or prepared to work towards
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Demonstrable senior leadership experience managing the health and safety function within a high-performing organisation
• Experience leading, implementing, and/ or maintaining an effective ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System
• Highly effective communication skills – ability to communicate and work effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Experience of running large complex departments with budget responsibility
• Good organisational and administrative skills

37 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)