Health & Safety Officer (Fixed Term Contract – 12 months)

Southport Education Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Sefton is seeking a Health & Safety Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be responsible for conducting health and safety inspections, developing risk assessments, and addressing safety concerns. The role requires strong communication skills for delivering educational and promotional activities. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential. Applications must include a completed form and a letter explaining your suitability for the role. Email your application to [e-mail] by the closing date.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety inspections.
• Ability to develop risk assessments.
• Skills in investigating health and safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety inspections.
• Develop risk assessments for the workplace.
• Investigate incidents and concerns related to health and safety.

Job description

Health & Safety Officer (Fixed Term Contract – 12 months)

To undertake health and safety inspections, develop workplace-associated risk assessments, investigate health and safety concerns and accidents and to also develop and deliver educational and promotional activities for both staff and students.

The postholder may be expected to work across both sites.

Southport Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records check, with Barred List check if appropriate, through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

An Application Form should be completed and supported by a letter of application, which succinctly but comprehensively identifies your reasons for applying and how your career to date may have equipped you for the post. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Completed applications should be returned by the closing date via email to [e-mail].

Your interest in the post is greatly appreciated.