Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers, based in Yorkshire. Our aim is to make a positive difference to people's lives through genuinely transformative education and training. We are recruiting for a Head of Safety, Health & Environment to join our team. The role reports into the Group Director of Estates. You will be the champion of our health and safety culture and be responsible for leading our health and safety strategy, developing and implementing policies, procedures, and processes for the group. What You Will Do Monitor, maintain and periodically review all health and safety policies, processes, safe systems of works, and risk assessments. Ensure procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated. Ensure the group meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health & safety at work, including statutory training and reporting. Advise senior management on the implications of current and emerging health & safety legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations, and generating action plans. Lead in the development of the group’s health & safety, business continuity, and fire safety policies. Monitor, evaluate, and review health and safety performance, make recommendations, and implement new policies and procedures as required to mitigate risks. Lead in the preparation and presentation of health & safety reports to the group health & safety committee, boards, and campus health & safety forums. Manage the Safety, Health & Environment team ensuring consistently high standards of professional practice are displayed and demonstrated. About You A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification or significant demonstrable and extensive vocational experience. Post qualification membership of either: IOSH, NEBOSH, Institute of Fire Engineers H&S Auditing Qualification, such as BSI ISO45001 Auditor or equivalent Substantial experience of managing a Health and Safety area at a similar level Experience in managing a team Understanding of statutory requirements and their application relating to health & safety Sound ability to implement sensible safety controls that are operationally practical Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and attention to detail skills Strong decision making and influencing skills About Us Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training. We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress. As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Benefits There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few: Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff). Support Staff 39 days Academic 44 days Senior Management 44 days Excellent Pension schemes Teachers’ Pension Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days Employee wellbeing initiatives Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements