Health & Safety Advisor

Salary Within the range of £28,710 to £33,429 per annum

37 hours per week

Suffolk New College is currently seeking a health and safety professional to actively promote health and safety across all campuses at the College. As part of this exciting and challenging role you will be required to be the point of contact for all health and safety issues with a key role in raising awareness and ensuring all staff and students acknowledge and embrace their individual responsibility for health and safety.

You will report to the Head of Estates & Facilities Manager reviewing, developing and maintaining the health and safety management system, carrying out internal inspections of curriculum and support areas and working with academic Directors and Heads of Department to raise health & safety within their areas to exemplary levels.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable speaking to all staff, identifying and explaining the practical application of health and safety, motivating staff to embed health and safety within their curriculum and support areas and someone who is equally comfortable reporting to senior managers on health and safety trends, legislative requirements and recommendations.

With responsibilities across all four of the Suffolk New College campuses, you will be required to travel between campuses and therefore you will need to hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle. You should also hold the National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (NEBOSH), accompanied by Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English alongside up-to-date knowledge of all relevant Health and Safety Legislation.  A first aid training qualification is desirable.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC.  Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

Closing date:      Friday 15th December 2023, at 12:00 Midnight

Interview date: To be Confirmed

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee an interview to all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.  All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

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