Group Health & Safety Advisor
NSCG - Newcastle Campus
Staffordshire
- £28,539 - £31,520 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- NSUP 23-26
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 May 2021
Job overview
Job Reference: APR20213788
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford College
Full time: 37 hours per week
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is a large tertiary college with c10,000 staff and students based on two main campuses in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford. The majority of provision is located in new provision which has been built or refurbished within the last 10-12 years. Further capital developments are about to commence on the main Stafford campus.
The person appointed will be the principal health and safety specialist within the organisation and as such will need the ability to work across both campuses on a flexible basis. The role is based within the Estates and Facilities team and, in addition to extensive liaison with others in that area, the Advisor will be required to provide advice to the Senior Management Team on legislative changes.
Also critical to the role will be your ability to support Curriculum Managers and teaching staff to ensure a thorough understanding that the College’s Health and Safety Policy, procedures and practices in order to maintain and ensure a safe working environment for all staff and students.
The specific duties of the post holder are:
- To provide health and safety advice, support and services to all staff throughout the College in order to assist them in achieving compliance with their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act and supporting regulations.
- To carry out Health and Safety and Fire Safety audits, make appropriate recommendations and notify the Group Head of Estates and Facilities and the Senior Management Team of any improvements which require attention.
- To liaise with appropriate regulatory authorities/agencies/Health and Safety Committee on health and safety matters to secure the provision of a safe and healthy environment.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities.
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 following 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure period).
How to apply
To apply for the role of Group Health & Safety Advisor, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.
If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).
The closing date for completed applications is 16th May 2021.
Interviews are to be held week commencing 24th May 2021.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Attached documents
About NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- Knutton Lane, Newcastle under Lyme
- Staffordshire
- ST5 2GB
- United Kingdom
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College is a mixed, non-denominational further education college in Staffordshire, serving students from the age of 16 and above. The further education college, situated in Newcastle under Lyme has approximately 3,800 full time learners on site every year, along with 2,600 part time or adult learners.
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College opened in 1986 and in 2010, moved to a £60 million campus. In 2015, a £5.5 million performing arts centre opened, while an outdoor learning centre built the following year. The college works closely with LEGO Education to help support learners and teachers and has invested £60,000 in a LEGO Education Innovation Studio. Other facilities include The Gordon Banks Sports Centre, which features a 24 station gym, a media theatre, fashion studio and a hair and beauty training salon. In 2013 it was identified as good by Ofsted.
Chair of Governors
George Stonier
Values and vision
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College wants to provide all students with a challenging and inspiring learning environment where they can fulfil their potential. The college holds high standards for students to ensure that it continues to thrive as a learning provider for the community and wants to maintain it's position as the ‘College of first choice’ in North Staffordshire. The college believes that ‘every student matters’ and works to make sure that individuals feel supported and valued throughout their time at the college. A wide range of enrichment activities are on offer for students to get involved in and further their college experience, including social activities, work experience and volunteering opportunities
Ofsted
“Teachers develop learners’ employability skills well. The college has a town centre shop, which learners use to display and sell their work. For instance, foundation learners produce and price cards, decorations and other artefacts for sale.”
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