Senior Health and Safety Officer

Senior Health and Safety Officer

Closing Date - 04/12/2024

Location - London

Salary - £29,172 - £35,464 depending on experience

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As a Senior Health and Safety Officer you would coordinate and enhance Health and Safety compliance across their campus. This role is crucial in fostering a safe and secure environment for their students, staff, and visitors. You will lead the implementation of Health and Safety policies, ensuring their campus adheres to the highest standards.

What You'll Do:

• Promote Safety Awareness: Actively encourage a culture of Health and Safety awareness and compliance through information dissemination, training, support, and initiatives.
• Policy Implementation: Lead the execution of Health and Safety policies and procedures at the campus level.
• Training Coordination: Ensure an adequate number of trained first aiders and fire wardens are available on campus at all times.
• Collaboration: Work with the People team to identify Health and Safety training needs and arrange for external trainers as necessary.
• Delegation: Collaborate with the Senior Building and Maintenance Officer and Senior Technician to delegate Health and Safety tasks, including routine testing, inspections, audits, risk assessments, and addressing accidents and near misses.
• Software Management: Oversee the deployment and use of Health and Safety software/systems on campus.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all external venues and activities comply with Health and Safety standards.
• Data Monitoring: Collect, monitor, and report on Health and Safety performance data.
• Issue Resolution: Address non-compliance concerns and escalate issues to the Building and Technical Services Manager when necessary.
• Incident Investigation: Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Operational Support: Provide support to the wider Building and Maintenance Services team as needed.

What You'll Bring:

• Good standard of general education, including English and Mathematics.
• Extensive understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
• Proven experience in carrying out risk assessments, Health and Safety inspections, and audits.
• IOSH Qualification.
• Demonstrated success in deploying Health and Safety policies or procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent inter-personal and collaboration skills.
• Adaptable and responsive to changing needs.
• Competent in using digital tools and software.

Why Our Client?

They are a values led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students; therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.