Health & Safety Manager in Oxford

St. Edwards is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to play a key role developing and promoting a positive Health & Safety culture across the school. The Health & Safety Manager will lead, develop, and maintain a comprehensive Health & Safety framework that ensures the wellbeing of the school community and follows full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all Health & Safety matters, including policy implementation, monitoring and inspection, risk assessment and the delivery of training. The Health & Safety Manager will also act as the Fire Officer for the School. Ultimately, the role underpins trust and confidence among parents, staff, and regulators by demonstrating that the school consistently meets its duty of care while fostering an environment where safety is understood, valued, and continuously improved.

The successful candidate will need a NEBOSH certificate and First Aid at Work certificate as well as extensive practical understanding of Health & Safety legislation (e.g. RIDDOR, COSHH, manual handling, working at height etc.). A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of health, safety, compliance and risk management is also essential. Proven experience of working in a Health & Safety role at a similar level, bringing cultural change in an organisation is equally important.

This is a part-time position, working between 15 and 21.5 hours per week across 2 or 3 days. Exact working arrangements are to be agreed.

In return the school offers an attractive benefits package including:

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• 30 days annual holiday entitlement
• Free meals
• Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%. From 1st September 2022, enhanced contributions by the employee will be matched by the employer, up to the cap of 12%

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 26th May 2026. We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

St Edwards is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edwards School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.