Health and Safety Assistant in Newbury

Health and Safety Assistant

Salary: £8,297 Actual, £25,585 FTE

Hours: 12 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Working pattern: 2 days per week

Location: Newbury College Campus

Closing date: 13th September 2026

We are excited to offer this opportunity for a proactive and organised Health & Safety Assistant to join our team! This role will support the day-to-day administration and monitoring of the College's health and safety arrangements, helping to ensure a safe, compliant and positive environment for staff, students and visitors.

About the role:

As our Health & Safety Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day administration and monitoring of health and safety across the College. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Facilities Coordinator, you will help maintain records, monitor compliance activities, coordinate training and support a wide range of health and safety processes that contribute to a safe and positive environment for everyone. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines administration, organisation and practical support. You will assist with risk assessments, first aid arrangements, audits, inspections, incidents and compliance monitoring, while liaising with departments across the College to ensure health and safety requirements are met. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders, with a genuine interest in promoting a positive health and safety culture.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong administrative and record-keeping skills
• Detail-oriented and able to manage information accurately and efficiently
• A confident communicator who can build positive working relationships across the College
• Competent in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Proactive, reliable and able to manage a varied workload effectively
• Interested in health and safety and committed to promoting a positive safety culture
• Eager to learn and develop their knowledge of health and safety practices and compliance requirements

Why join us?

Joining Newbury College means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for staff and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in health and safety, gain valuable experience across a wide range of operational activities and play an important role in supporting the College's commitment to wellbeing, compliance and continuous improvement.

About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:

We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

What we offer:

• Financial Benefits:
  • Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health and Wellness:
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
  • Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
  • On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
  • Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
  • Free Annual Flu Jab
• Professional Development:
  • Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
  • Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
• Work-Life Balance:
  • 25 days of holiday pro rata
  • Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
• Campus Amenities and Discounts:
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to a corporate discount scheme
  • Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
  • Good value food and drink at the Street Café
  • Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
  • Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do

Staff Summer Event Criteria:

Essential criteria:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of working with data and maintaining accurate records

Desirable criteria:

• Health & Safety qualification
• Experience of organising meetings and coordinating activities
• Previous experience in an educational environment
• Health & Safety administration or compliance experience

If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Health & Safety Assistant, we would love to hear from you.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!