HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISER
Based at Hereford Campus with travel to Holme Lacy campus and Ludlow College
Hours 22.5 hours per week/52 weeks per year
Salary: Support Scale Point 32 -34, FTE £33,018 – £34,853, actual £19,810 – £20,911 (0.6).
Pension: In addition, Employer pension contribution of between £3,809 to £4,088 per year
Holiday: Full time equivalent annual holiday entitlement of 38 days (rising to 43 after 5 years service) pro rata for 22.2 hours
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Health & Safety provision providing a comprehensive support service within the organisation’s Southern campuses on all aspects of health and safety at work. The post holder will also support the strategic approach to health and safety at work, ensuring it is adopted in line with the HSE’s guidance and ensure compliance with current legislation.
The successful candidate will be experienced in health and safety, hold a NEBOSH Certificate or working towards, be a qualified first aid trainer or a willingness to work towards, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a sound knowledge of health and safety legislation
The organisation is committed to safeguarding, including Prevent, and promotes the welfare of all learners, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
A comprehensive package of employee benefits is in place including a competitive salary, above average holiday entitlement, eligibility to join the Local Government pension scheme with excellent financial contributions of by the College and pension death in service grant of 3 x salary, generous occupational sickness, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay schemes, high number of free on-site parking bays, access to a range of free CPD events, professional qualifications and recreational courses, training restaurant, flexible working policy, eye care voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme, volunteering scheme, access to occasional hair and beauty treatments, wellbeing support and access to competitively priced food outlets.
As one of the largest employers in Herefordshire we offer a friendly, honest and respectful working environment. We promote the safety and equality and diversity of our workforce and have a supportive approach to the development of our staff both on a personal and professional level.
Please telephone (01432) 365427 for an informal conversation about the role.
Closing date: 30th March 2025
Interview dates: 9th April 2025
