Health & Safety Adviser

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 £33,678 – £35,551 actual £20,206-£21,330 (0.6).
Pension:                     In addition, Employer pension contribution of between £4,223 to £4,457 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, be NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ4 Diploma qualified 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.  This position is subject to Safer Recruitment procedures which include criminal convictions checks, barred from working with children checks and any necessary overseas checks.

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.

Closing date: Midnight 2nd March 2025

Interview dates: 10th March (PM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vacancy Details

Job Location: Hereford
Salary: £20,206-£21,330
Contract: 0.6 FTE Permanent
Working Hours: 22.2
Possible Start Date: ASAP
Positions Available: 1
Interview Date: 10th March (PM)
Listing Expires: Midnight 2nd March 2025