Head of Health Safety Environment
Head of Health Safety Environment
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GBP 46000 - 50000
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Job Description
Job Description
Catch 22 are working with an upper education establishment who are seeking a Head of Health Safety & Environment to ensure compliance and safe practice on their estate in Huddersfield.
As the Head of Health Safety & Environment you will play a pivotal role in ensuring legislative compliance managing major incident preparedness and embedding a culture of safety across all sites. You will also lead on sustainability initiatives championing innovative practices to reduce environmental impact and align with the strategic goals.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Health Safety and Environmental policies ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Promote a culture of safety awareness across the estate by partnering with managers and staff.
- Investigate serious accidents/incidents liaising with insurers and external bodies as needed.
- Deliver and oversee health and safety training for staff and support its delivery to visitors
- Chair the Sustainability Group and drive sustainability initiatives including waste reduction and energy efficiency.
- Prepare reports for the Executive Leadership Team Health & Safety Committee and Governors.
- Monitor and audit safety practices through inspections and site visits.
- Lead clinical governance to ensure high patient safety standards.
Ideal Candidate
- NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent. Essential
- Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent). Essential
- Clean full driving license. Essential
- Experience in managing Health & Safety in a large complex organisation Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices including COSHH Essential
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
- Experience in an educational environment.
- Leadership and management qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Environmental sustainability knowledge and experience.
- Enthusiastic and motivated with a customeroriented approach.
- Willingness to support the ethos and vision.
This role is paying a salary of around 50000 and comes with an excellent pension and employee package. If interested in this role please get in touch with Laura on 0 or email
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
