Health & Safety Co-ordinator

Hours:  36 Hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Location: Sutton SM2, however the postholder will be expected to travel across the Trust

Contract:  Permanent 

Within this newly created role, and working with an expert and dynamic team, you will ensure a high level of H&S compliance and safety procedures are achieved across all OHC&AT sites and activities. The role will involve proactively working with senior managers and staff to establish and maintain a culture of safe practices across the Trust.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to advance their H&S career.

Using your specialist knowledge you will help with the expansion and development of H&S by working closely with the Estates teams, on joint projects to achieve common objectives.  This is a hands-on position and the candidate is expected to form strong working relationships with the site Premises Officers and colleagues including Principals and senior managers.

You will be required to ensure a safe and healthy work environment by the completion and regular review of risk assessments. You will need to promote a continuous improvement culture to maintain the highest standard of Health & Safety at all times. You will also monitor the delivery of H&S contracts to ensure compliance with company safety procedures and to identify risks. There is an element of administration including record keeping, reports generation, and the monitoring and development of the online H&S system, as well as reviewing and improving effectiveness of current procedures.

The right person for this role will have:

• a recognised H&S qualification

• knowledge of current H&S legislation, to include fire safety, asbestos

• the ability to manage and monitor processes and undertake Risk Assessments using the 5-step methodology.

• evidence of developing and maintaining procedures in relation to reporting and analysing accidents, incidents, and other safety matters and giving advice on remedial action, where appropriate

• proven experience of managing a varied and ever-changing workload, planning and prioritisation to meet tight deadlines

• excellent communication and analytical skills 

Orchard Hill College (the College) and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (the Trust) together form Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT), a family of specialist education providers for pupils and students from nursery to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

We can offer you:

• 28 days annual leave

• Competitive pension scheme (LGPS)

• A supportive team

• Perkbox benefits package offering numerous discounts across stores, gyms, supermarket discounts, as well as supporting staff with their financial, physical and emotional well-being

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Steve Goodsell, Head of Health, Safety & Environment via email at SGoodsell@ohcandat.org to learn more about the role.

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk. 

Please note that CV applications will not be considered

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on 10th February 2022 

Interviews will take place on: 23rd February 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.