Health & Safety Officer

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  • Peterborough
  • £32,076 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
  • Apply easily
Health & Safety OfficerJob Type Full Time, PermanentLocation: PeterboroughSalary: Pathway 5 Points 19 -23 £29,777 - £32,076 per annumHours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annumAre you passionate about creating safe and secure environments where everyone feels protected?Do you have health and safety experience in a school environment?Do you thrive on collaboration and teamwork?If so, we have an exciting Health and Safety Officer opportunity for you!The RoleAt Thomas Deacon Education Trust (TDET), we believe that safety is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to providing a secure and supportive environment for our educational community. As a Health & Safety Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring compliance, best practices, and efficiency across our 7 schools.Key Responsibilities
  • Advise: You will provide competent risk focused Health, Safety and Environmental advice in partnership with Handsam Ltd.
  • Coordinate & Support: You’ll be the safety compass, guiding us through the intricacies of Health & Safety. Whether it’s establishing standards or providing expert advice, you’ll be the go-to person.
  • Collaborate: Teamwork makes the dream work! Work closely with our in-house facilities, catering and IT teams, along with other responsible individuals in our academies to keep our safety practices top-notch.
  • Educate & Train: Share your knowledge and foster a culture where safety is second nature.
  • Standards & Systems: Managing safety isn’t just about rules—it’s about creating a culture. You’ll monitor processes, communications, and training to ensure compliance.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Practical Know-How: Your experience in school settings is our foundation for safety.
  • Sector Expertise: Your grasp of educational Health & Safety practices guides us forward.
  • Qualifications: While a NEBOSH or IOSH qualification would be fantastic, we’re open to candidates with equivalent experience who are willing to undertake professional qualifications. Practical school experience is a must.
  • Attitude Matters: We’re all about the ‘can-do’ spirit. If you’re proactive, collaborative, and ready to roll up your sleeves, you’re our kind of safety hero.
Benefits
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme,
  • Free tea and coffee,
  • Free access to onsite gym,
  • Progression and continuous development opportunities
  • Free and confidential employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders.
To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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