Head of Health and Safety

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Health and Safety to lead and manage health and safety across the College’s three campuses. Reporting to the Director of Estates and Infrastructure, the Head of Health and Safety will provide leadership, advice and guidance at all levels of the organisation, acting as the central point for all health and safety matters, ensuring statutory and legislative obligations are met while promoting a strong and positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for health and safety across the College.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety and wellbeing practices.
• Oversee accident and incident reporting, investigation and resolution processes.
• Implement risk assessment and hazard identification processes across all College activities.
• Lead on fire safety, emergency evacuation procedures, lockdown arrangements and First Aid provision.
• Develop and deliver effective health and safety training programmes for staff.
• Manage the health and safety audit programme and ensure improvement actions are implemented.
• Provide assurance to the Senior Leadership Team and Board that legislative requirements are being met.
• Liaise with insurers, HR, managers and external stakeholders on health, safety and wellbeing matters.
• Manage the Health & Safety budget and oversee the provision of personal protective equipment and safety resources.

Safeguarding

All employment offers are subject to employment checks. These include Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners, and expects staff to comply with policies to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to complete mandatory training related to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment, and all employees are required to support the development, dissemination and implementation of related policies and programmes.

Salary

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting and is advertised on a range to indicate opportunities for progression. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.