Compliance and Health & Safety Manager

FE News Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment company is seeking a Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to ensure safe learning environments in Manchester. Ideal candidates will hold a NEBOSH Diploma and have a proven track record in managing health and safety within educational settings. The role offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, along with the chance to lead impactful safety initiatives. If you are passionate about safety and compliance, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development and training opportunities

Opportunity to lead impactful safety initiatives

Usual college benefits and strong team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing health, safety and compliance in an educational setting.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to obtain an ENHANCED DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health, safety and compliance across the college.
• Develop and implement effective health and safety policies.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Training and Development

Compliance Management

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

Health & Safety Management Professional Membership (IOSH)

Job description

Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional passionate about creating safe and compliant learning environments?

Dovetail and Slate, an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is proud to present an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to join a Further Education college dedicated to excellence in staff and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health, safety and compliance across the college, ensuring a safe environment for staff, students, visitors, and contractors.
• Develop and implement effective health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments in line with legislation and best practice.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, fire drills and accident investigations, maintaining accurate reports and compliance records.
• Manage soft facilities functions including cleaning, landscaping and asset maintenance contracts.
• Oversee contractor management and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Support and deliver health, safety and first aid training across the college.
• Collaborate with all departments to promote a proactive safety culture and the ‘Safe Learner’ concept.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards) or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Proven experience managing health, safety and compliance in a multi-site or educational setting.
• Health & Safety Management Professional Membership (IOSH).
• 3 years proven experience in the facilities / Health and Safety Management field.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to obtain an ENHANCED DBS check.

Benefits/Packages

• Competitive salary
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead safety initiatives that make a real impact.
• Usual college benefits and strong team culture.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector – including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn’t the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

Dovetail and Slate Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, candidates, and partner organisations to share this commitment.

Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England).

Dovetail and Slate Limited acts as an Employment Agency (for permanent recruitment) and an Employment Business (for temporary and contract staff) under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Dovetail and Slate is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes.

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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited.