Are you passionate about health and safety and ready to lead a team dedicated to ensuring workplace welfare for students embarking on valuable work experience opportunities? We're looking for a Senior Health & Safety Assessor to lead and develop our Health & Safety and Welfare Audit Programme, making a meaningful impact on students, businesses, and communities.
In this pivotal role, you will:
Lead and support a small team of assessors to deliver exceptional results and achieve programme targets
Conduct Health & Safety and Welfare suitability checks for businesses hosting students on work placements
Leading the audits of Alternative Provisions (APs), working with relevant agencies to ensure the audit process is robust and of a high standard
Provide expert advice and guidance to employers on their legal responsibilities, ensuring safe and enriching environments for students
Act as the primary coordinator in the event of workplace incidents or accidents, collaborating with placement providers, schools, and management
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and manage the Assessor team's schedule, ensuring targets are met efficiently
Conduct risk assessments and audits to verify that placement providers have appropriate safety measures in place
Build strong relationships with employers and promote LEBC's services to increase placement opportunities
Support the CEO and management team with updates, reports, and policy development
Oversee the LEBC office's annual risk assessment and contribute to policy reviews
What We're Looking For:
Essential Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate
Proven leadership experience, with a passion for mentoring and team development
Strong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with businesses and stakeholders
Location: Home-based in Leicestershire, with daily travel to businesses across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Periodic visits to our office at Leicester, LE3 5AG.
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8 am-5 pm)
Benefits:
Flexible working with Time Off in Lieu
Company Pension Scheme (10% contribution)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Why Join LEBC?
At LEBC, we are committed to empowering young people through career services and work experience opportunities. As the Senior Health & Safety Assessor, you'll play a critical role in ensuring these experiences are safe, rewarding, and transformative. With a supportive team, competitive benefits, and opportunities to shape meaningful change, this role offers the perfect balance of leadership and hands-on impact.
Ready to lead the way? Apply now and make a difference with LEBC.
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