About this role
Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Health and Safety Advisor.
Main purpose of the role: The post-holder will help coordinate, facilitate, manage, train, and promote the continual improvement of health and safety awareness within the College. The successful candidate will be keen to develop their Health and Safety experience in a challenging and high-performing environment, with the potential to take on additional responsibilities and career progression.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Undertake internal and external property inspections around college estate as per the H&S Inspection Programme - to include Fire Safety inspections (Fire Foor inspections, Fire Risk Assessments) and boarding accommodationRegularly assist with traffic and pedestrian safety management support around estate – dealing and communicating with the residents, the community and stakeholdersCoordinate with current contractors and source new ones to schedule, arrange, and oversee both regular and reactive maintenance workChaperoning contractors onsite who are not DBS registeredAdministration support such as minute taking, scanning documents, photocopying, answering phones and responding to emailsCoordinating all DSE assessments and follow up actions with staffOrganise and communicate with necessary department heads regarding the annual Health and Safety staff practical training programme – ensuring excellent course attendance, participation, engagement and feedbackManage the Health and Safety E-learning training database & matrix (iHASCO)Responsible for the compiling, interpretation, presenting and dissemination of the termly accident reportAssist the Deputy Head of H&S with the on-going risk assessment annual review cycle and feedbackAssist the Deputy Head of H&S with the annual policy review cycle, ensuring that such policies are accurate and reflective of operationsManage CoSHH and administration – research the possibility of introducing software to assist with thisResponsibility and accountability for writing and reviewing risk assessmentsPropose, and with the agreement of the Deputy Head of H&S, implement changes to working practices and policies to comply with legislationProvide enhanced/advisor level Health and Safety advice & guidance to colleagues and Heads of Department in accordance with current legislation – being confident and assured with such adviceProcurement and monitoring of Health and Safety equipment and suppliesMaintenance and up-keep of Health and Safety notices/signageHealth and Safety record keeping and report writing including accident and incident investigationsDefects reporting on specific software and corrective action (Flow 360)Attend and chair meetings in the absence of the Deputy Head of H&SCarry out new and expectant mother risk assessments and follow up actionsBe highly visible and involved around collegeUndertake research on areas at the request of the Head of H&S and Security and/or the Deputy Head H&SCarry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Deputy Head of H&S or the Head of H&S and Security Person Specifications
The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:
Demonstrate a good knowledge of safe working practicesExperience of working on own initiative and effectively prioritising a busy and demanding workloadKnowledge of the principles and GDPRFull driving licence - to travel around the College estateExcellent written and spoken communication skills e.g. the ability to adapt communication according to setting or personEnergetic and positive approach to workSolution focusedAbility to make things happen - comfortable with enforcing / re-enforcing rules and conflict resolutionExcellent diplomatic and listening skills but ability to be assertive and robust when required.Innovative with the ability to think out of the boxExperience of working on own initiative and effectively prioritising a demanding workloadExperience of working in an environment where the principles and application of Safeguarding are paramount Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will either have completed training or be willing to undergo training in the following areas:
Educated to Level 3 qualification or equivalent, ideally in a relevant subject e.g. Health and Safety (Nebosh Certificate or Diploma, Nebosh certificate in Fire Safety, conducting fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, property management, business administration.IOSH Qualification. Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 8.30m to 5.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (37.5 hours per week). Occasionally, there may be a need to work outside of regular working hours, including weekends, to support events such as Open Mornings, as required in which time in lieu will be given. Further conversations will take place at interview, with regards to agreed working arrangements.
Remuneration:
A salary in the range of £29,000 - £32,000 per annum will be offered depending the successful candidate's skills and experience.
Holidays:
23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.
Benefits:
Complimentary lunch is providedFree tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performancesJob specific Learning and Development programme available to all employeesLife Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employmentEmployee benefit and discount platform Wellbeing:
Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming poolPersonalised health and wellbeing consultationsGenerous sickness policyComprehensive wellbeing packageAccess to books and magazines from the College Library