Job Description
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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