ABOUT OLDHAM COLLEGE Oldham College is one of the largest further education providers in Greater Manchester, supporting thousands of students each year to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need for their future. br/ br/ We work closely with local employers, universities, and community partners to deliver education and training that meets the needs of our region. Our staff play a vital role in creating a supportive, inclusive environment where students and colleagues can thrive. br/ br/ Every role at the College contributes to helping people achieve their potential. br/ br/ ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a committed Health, Safety and Environment Manager to support the effective delivery of College services and priorities. br/ br/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role you will: br/ br/ Lead H S E strategy delivery br/ br/ – Manage and coordinate delivery of the Colleges Health, Safety and Environmental priorities, policies, and improvement plans, supporting the Director of Finance Resources in achieving strategic objectives. br/ br/ Monitor compliance and performance br/ br/ – Review and assess Health and Safety performance across the College, conduct audits, and recommend/implement changes needed to ensure legal compliance and best practice. br/ br/ Manage risk assessment and incident systems br/ br/ – Ensure risk assessments are fit for purpose (via systems like Smartlog and Evolve), analyse accident/near‑miss data, and oversee critical incident and fire safety procedures. br/ br/ Provide expert advice and reporting br/ br/ – Advise senior leaders, managers, and Governors on H S E matters and legislative changes, and prepare reports (including the Annual Health and Safety Report) for governance committees. br/ br/ Build a positive safety culture br/ br/ – Promote a positive H S E culture through training, guidance, and engagement, while leading initiatives to increase awareness and compliance across the College. br/ br/ Manage external and internal relationships br/ br/ – Liaise with the HSE, Fire and Rescue Service, insurers, and legal advisors, while maintaining good working relationships with Trade Union H S representatives and coordinating H S Committee meetings. br/ br/ Lead the H S team and environmental compliance br/ br/ – Provide day‑to‑day leadership and supervision to the Health Safety Coordinator, and coordinate environmental compliance arrangements including sustainability and carbon reduction objectives. br/ br/ Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments br/ br/ SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: br/ br/ NEBOSH General Certificate br/ br/ – required qualification. br/ br/ Proven H S E track record br/ br/ – demonstrated success implementing and delivering Health, Safety and Environmental improvement initiatives and operational plans. br/ br/ Compliance and legislative knowledge br/ br/ – strong understanding of current H.S.E. legislation and FE sector priorities, with experience raising compliance standards in an organisation. br/ br/ Leadership and people management br/ br/ – excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage staff performance against targets. br/ br/ Communication and influencing skills br/ br/ – able to adapt communication style to build effective relationships internally and externally, including giving/receiving constructive feedback. br/ br/ WHY JOIN US We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and progress. Benefits include: br/ br/ 48 days’ holiday, supporting work–life balance, including 30 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days, and Christmas closure br/ br/ Pension contributions of 16.8% br/ br/ Free counselling and wellbeing support br/ br/ Retail discounts through our benefits platform br/ br/ Enhanced family‑friendly policies br/ br/ Paid special leave br/ br/ Training and development opportunities br/ br/ Free breakfast Fridays br/ br/ On‑site facilities including canteens and a day nursery br/ br/ Free parking and electric car scheme br/ br/ Cycle to work scheme br/ br/ INCLUSION AND FLEXIBILITY We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. br/ br/ We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. br/ br/ We support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, and military families. br/ br/ Flexible working options may be available depending on the role. br/ br/ SAFEGUARDING The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. br/ br/ This role is subject to pre‑employment checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check, DfE barred list check, online searches, and references. br/ br/ It is a criminal offence under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 to apply for regulated activity roles if barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. br/ br/ USE OF AI IN APPLICATIONS We recognise that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. If you do use AI, please ensure the information you submit accurately reflects your own skills, experience, and achievements. You may be asked to discuss your application during the recruitment process. br/ br/ #J-18808-Ljbffr
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