Director of Health and Safety

Summary

Canary Wharf College has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Health and Safety to join the Trust in April 2023 (or sooner).

We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic professional who is committed to the highest standard of health and safety management, to join this highly effective and driven team. This is a role suited to an experienced and organised individual who is not only a team-player, but is passionate about taking on responsibility of health and safety across our Trust.

About Us

Canary Wharf College is a fabulous place to work. In this multicultural school community, pupils and students are well-behaved and motivated with good discipline and supportive families. The staff team are creative and enthusiastic and are committed to providing a high standard of innovative education. Staff development is a key priority and we boast a unique collaborative approach where, through regular meetings, leaders support all staff to take ownership for their own development. This is completed by providing both high quality guidance and promoting employees to make research-informed decisions, as well as attend tailored internal and external CPD.

Our schools are part of a highly successful Multi-Academy Trust. Routines and collaborative working are embedded in our practice, but we constantly seek to improve our work and thus seek energetic innovators. The Trust welcomes staff and pupils from all faiths while operating within a Christian ethos.

We are based in a quiet setting in the heart of the Isle of Dogs in Tower Hamlets, yet close to Mudchute, Island Gardens and Crossharbour DLR stations and central London. The school works long days, balanced by shorter terms.

Areas of Responsibility

The key responsibilities of the role will be:

• Lead and manage Health and Safety across the Trust ensuring Trust policies and systems are fully compliant and consistently reviewed and implemented.
• Create a strong Health and Safety Culture by ensuring all staff are up-to-date on all relevant Health and Safety training, practices and procedures.
• Mitigate risks to the Trust by undertaking regular risk assessments and termly audits, prioritising actions to ensure systematic implementation, reporting regularly to the Trust board.
• Lead and Manage Fire Safety.
• Lead and Manage site safety at all levels working with the Exec Team and Premises staff to ensure effective hazard and accident reporting systems that result in quick effective actioning.

Next Steps

If you are interested in the role, please download and read the attached job description and person specification. To apply, please do so by using the TES application form.

If you have any questions about the role, please e-mail Michelle Richards, our HR Manager at mrichards@canarywharfcollege.co.uk. The Executive Team very much welcome you to arrange a call or visit; please contact Michelle to arrange.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the application deadline once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Safeguarding Notice

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and other relevant pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

Canary Wharf College Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Key Dates

Closing date: Tuesday 31st January

Interviews: (TBC)