Head of health, safety & environment

Catch 22 are working with an upper education establishment who are seeking a Head of Health, Safety & Environment to ensure compliance and safe practice on their estate in Huddersfield.

As the Head of Health, Safety & Environment, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring legislative compliance, managing major incident preparedness, and embedding a culture of safety across all sites. You will also lead on sustainability initiatives, championing innovative practices to reduce environmental impact and align with the strategic goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
* Promote a culture of safety awareness across the estate by partnering with managers and staff.
* Investigate serious accidents/incidents, liaising with insurers and external bodies as needed.
* Deliver and oversee health and safety training for staff and support its delivery to visitors
* Chair the Sustainability Group and drive sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction and energy efficiency.
* Prepare reports for the Executive Leadership Team, Health & Safety Committee, and Governors.
* Monitor and audit safety practices through inspections and site visits.
* Lead clinical governance to ensure high patient safety standards.

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