Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £54,652 - £63,344 per annum
Closing Date: 18/09/2026 12:00
Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date: 18/09/2026 12:00
The Vacancy
(37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year)
41 days paid holiday per year
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Chesterfield College is an outstanding place to work and has superb staff benefits including a voucher discount scheme, cycle to work, healthcare plan, free flu jabs and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
For further details of our staff benefits, please visit https://www.chesterfield.ac.uk/workingforus/
Are you an experienced health and safety leader ready to make a significant impact within a complex and ambitious organisation?
Chesterfield College Group is seeking an exceptional Group Health, Safety and Environment Manager to lead our compliance, risk and assurance agenda across a diverse college environment.
We are looking for an accomplished professional who can combine strong technical expertise with outstanding leadership skills to influence at all levels, drive a positive safety culture and provide assurance to senior leaders and governors that our students, staff, visitors and contractors operate within a safe, compliant and supportive environment.
Reporting to the Assistant Principal Safe and Inclusive Practice, you will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment across the College Group.
As the organisation's lead competent person for health and safety matters, you will develop and implement effective compliance frameworks, strengthen governance arrangements and provide expert advice to senior leaders and managers. You will ensure the College not only meets its statutory obligations but continues to develop a culture where health, safety and wellbeing are integral to every aspect of college life.
If you are a strategic, forward-thinking health and safety professional who is passionate about creating safe, healthy and high-performing environments, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 12 noon 18 September 2026
Interview Date: 28 September 2026
In the same document, please add a supporting statement to your application detailing how you meet the person specification (300 - 500 words approx.).
An offer of employment at Chesterfield College will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
Documents
Group Health Safety and Environment Manager JDPS.pdf - Download
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Group Health, Safety and Environment Manager in Chesterfield employer: Chesterfield College
Chesterfield College is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and individual contributions are valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment on campus. Joining our team means being part of a community dedicated to fostering growth and ensuring the well-being of both staff and students.
