Health and Safety Manager

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage. Our commitment to safety is more than compliance; it is embedded in our culture. We are proud recipients of the British Safety Council's International Safety Award with Distinction, reflecting our commitment to creating an environment where everyone is safe, valued, and supported.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Manager to join our team and support the continued development of a positive health and safety culture across The Sheffield College. Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the College's health and safety strategy, ensuring effective risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement across our diverse estate. This is a varied role working across specialist educational environments including vocational workshops, construction areas, animal care facilities, kitchens and restaurants, science laboratories, and multi-site operational areas. You will build strong relationships with colleagues, providing practical advice, guidance, and support to ensure health and safety is embedded into everyday activities. You will be a visible presence across the College, helping colleagues understand and manage risk through collaboration, education, and effective engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Health and Safety in delivering the College's health and safety strategy and objectives.
• Act as a trusted source of professional advice and guidance to managers, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture based on engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and review of health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Provide competent health and safety advice in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Undertake workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments across college sites, providing practical recommendations for improvement.
• Support managers in identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing suitable control measures.
• Provide advice on key compliance areas including COSHH, asbestos management, legionella controls, fire safety arrangements, contractor management, and statutory inspections and maintenance requirements.
• Monitor health and safety performance data and identify trends, actions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Identify root causes and recommend preventative actions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
• Ensure appropriate reporting and escalation of incidents where required.
• Work collaboratively with managers to embed lessons learned.
• Deliver and support health and safety training, briefings, and awareness sessions.
• Coach and influence colleagues at all levels to improve understanding and ownership of safety responsibilities.
• Develop effective working relationships across academic and support teams.
• Promote wellbeing and safe working practices across the College community.
• Support the preparation of health and safety reports, updates, and performance information for senior leaders.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and evidence of compliance.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including liaison with regulatory bodies where required.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the College's health and safety management arrangements.
• You will directly line-manage the following posts: Health and Safety Advisor x 2.

What We're Looking For

• Essential: NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Proven experience working in a health and safety role within a complex organisation.
• Experience of delivering audits, inspections, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
• Practical knowledge of health and safety legislation and recognised management systems.
• Experience investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage priorities and deliver practical solutions.
• Desirable: NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or working towards).
• Member of IOSH or working towards professional membership.
• Experience within the education, public sector, or multi-site environment.
• Knowledge of fire safety, business continuity, or emergency planning.
• Experience supporting wellbeing initiatives.

What We Can Offer You

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £47,578 - £52,457 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge, and experience that you can bring to the role. Our benefits include enhanced pension contributions scheme with SYPA, annual leave of 37 days (273.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours), and health and wellbeing offerings such as employee assistance programme through Bupa, occupational health through PAM, free eye tests for VDU users, and free parking available at the majority of our campuses.

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment, and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us.

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we are pledged to support the Armed Forces Community, recognising the value personnel, veterans, and military families contribute to our community and country.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.

To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team. CVs are currently not accepted. As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Closing date: 19th July 2026. Please be aware if we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.