Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Senior Health and Safety Advisor
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: Gloucestershire region

Are you ready to lead health and safety strategy within a dynamic educational environment? Do you thrive on creating a positive safety culture that engages all levels of a learning institution?

We have partnered with one of the UK's leading independent secondary schools to identify their new Senior Health and Safety Advisor to lead the department and function across the campus, students, staff and public, whilst managing 1 direct report and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Health and Safety Advisor will be:

• Manage and oversee the schools' health, safety, and fire safety systems ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across all departments to promote a proactive health & safety culture.
• Provide expert advice on health & safety and fire safety to senior management and staff.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety inspections across the campus.
• Develop and implement safety training programmes and contribute to safety-related projects and policies.

Requirements, Skills & Qualifications for this role will be:

• Chartered membership with IOSH or CIEH.
• Proven experience in health and safety leadership within complex environments, preferably education sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and risk management practices.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and relationship-building skills.

This is a vital role for a professional eager to influence positive safety changes in an educational setting, offering long-term career development. For further information and to apply please contact Matthew Cathcart or or (phone number removed)

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England. We recruit across the UK and all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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