Health and Safety Manager

Havering Education Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational organization in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to lead safety culture at Corbets Tey School. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation and manage risks associated with complex needs. A NEBOSH qualification and significant experience in managing health and safety in large settings are essential. The role offers competitive hours and a supportive environment, with benefits including access to a pension scheme and professional training.

Benefits

Access to Havering Pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Program

High quality professional training and career development opportunities

Supportive and friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing health & safety in large settings and managing teams.
• Evidence of high level H&S competence and successful track record of compliance.
• Experience in positive behaviour support, safeguarding, and moving & handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture across three Corbets Tey School campuses.
• Manage risks associated with complex SEN needs.
• Ensure safety arrangements support safeguarding and high-quality education.

Skills

Ability to allocate workload and prioritise risk critical activity across all sites

Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work effectively with Governors, SLT and school staff

Strong analytical, reporting and audit skills

Calm, professional approach in high risk or emotionally complex environments

Willingness to learn about our students

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Level 6 related qualification or Degree in H&S/Environmental Health

IOSH Membership and ILM (or equivalent) leadership qualification

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager Required Immediately (subject to interview and relevant checks)

Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, 8:00am - 4:00pm plus 1 floating hour

Location: Corbets Tey School campuses, Havering

Grade: APTC PO6 Point 40

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Corbets Tey School is a vibrant special educational needs (SEN) community operating across three sites. We support students aged 4 – 25 years with complex physical, medical, behavioural, and emotional needs. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where every individual is celebrated and kept safe.

We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager with integrity and vigilance to lead our strategic and operational safety culture. As a member of the senior team you will manage enhanced risks associated with complex SEN needs, ensuring safety arrangements support safeguarding, inclusion, and high quality education.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to allocate workload and prioritise risk critical activity across all sites
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively with Governors, SLT and school staff
• Strong analytical, reporting and audit skills
• Calm, professional approach in high risk or emotionally complex environments
• Willingness to learn about our students, support them directly when needed, and embrace our special community

Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
• Professional understanding of H&S and security issues within schools
• Understanding of school systems, procedures, and policies
• Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding the protection of children and young people

Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience managing H&S in large, people based settings and managing teams
• Evidence of high level H&S competence and a successful track record of compliance
• Experience in positive behaviour support, safeguarding, and moving & handling
• NEBOSH National General Certificate
• Level 6 related qualification (or willingness to train) or a Degree in H&S/Environmental Health
• IOSH Membership and ILM (or equivalent) leadership qualification
• Current UK driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance

Benefits offered

• Access to Havering Pension scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• High quality professional training and career development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly work environment

Please see full Health and Safety Manager Job Description.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Please apply online.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8th March 2026 11.59pm

Interviews: Interviews will be arranged upon successful application.

We reserve the right to close the job advert in advance of the specified closing date, if a successful applicant is found. Please submit your application as early as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Everybody who works for the school is expected to share and promote this commitment and to have, or acquire, the relevant abilities, skills and knowledge to carry it out.

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

How to apply

To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.