Health and Safety Manager in Portsmouth

Location: Highbury Campus with cross campus travel required

Salary: £38,225.61 - £41,758.55 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students' learning journey. We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension.
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role:

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible, under the strategic direction of the Head of Health & Safety, for leading operational health, safety and environmental compliance across an allocated portfolio of two College campuses at City of Portsmouth College. The post holder will provide independent professional advice, drive statutory compliance, and contribute to the development of a positive and proactive safety culture. They will hold delegated responsibility for monitoring, reviewing and providing assurance on health and safety performance within their allocated campuses, helping to ensure safe and compliant environments for employees, learners, contractors and visitors, and escalating material risks where necessary.

Working in partnership with Assistant Principals and Curriculum Managers, the Health & Safety Manager will ensure that health, safety and wellbeing are embedded within day‑to‑day operations and aligned with relevant legislation, ISO 45001 principles, safeguarding expectations and Ofsted requirements relating to learner safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a professional, supportive and service‑focused approach in all interactions with students, staff, contractors and visitors.
• Uphold and promote the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles, fostering a respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Comply with and actively support the College’s safeguarding and child protection responsibilities, ensuring that concerns are raised in accordance with College procedures.
• Support the enforcement of College site safety and security arrangements, including identification requirements and safe campus practices.
• Participate in relevant quality assurance processes, performance review and continuing professional development activities.
• Comply with College policies and procedures and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
• Complete mandatory and role‑specific training identified by the College within required timescales, maintaining ongoing professional competence.

Qualifications & Experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety).
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (UK) or demonstrable experience supporting health and safety in construction or trade‑based environments.
• Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) or working towards.
• Professional membership of IOSH (minimum TechIOSH).
• Confidence in designing and delivering inductions and safety training for staff, contractors, and (where appropriate) learners.
• Solid understanding of UK health and safety legislation, including HASAWA, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, WAH, and Fire Safety.
• Experience in environmental management.
• Strong IT skills, with experience in Microsoft Office/365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport to enable travel between College campuses as required.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre‑Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references. We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.