As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Health and Safety Officer?
This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.
You will be required to work across all of Weston College’s sites, therefore a driving licence is essential.
Under the general supervision of the Head of Health and Safety, the Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for advising, supporting, and assisting, in co-ordinating and implementing the policies and procedures of the College’s Health and Safety, Environmental and associated Policies.
Day to day of the role
To ensure the Weston College Group’s compliance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other advisory codes of practice relating to:
Health, Safety and Welfare.
Food Hygiene and Environmental Services.
To advise managers in the process of risk assessments, codes and procedures to ensure compliance with all Health and Safety Policies.
To carry out campus and department/faculty audits and produce audit reports and action plans.
To assist in the management of statutory records and registers and ensure they are maintained and in date.
Required skills and qualifications
A minimum qualification of the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).
Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work closely with and support managers and all other staff to achieve compliance with all legal requirements.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
For full details about the role and its responsibilities, please view the job description and person specification attached above.
Benefits
Generous holiday entitlement
2-week Christmas closure
Potential for hybrid working opportunities
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking across sites
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Annual staff conference with guest speakers
Employee assistance programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.