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SalaryJob Title: H&S Manager
Location: Cross campus, Portsmouth
Salary: £31,865 - £34,861 (Full-Time Equivalent)
Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term Maternity Cover, 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year
About us: As the newly merged City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at City of Portsmouth College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.
We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.
What we offer:
- Annual Leave:41 days which includes 25 days, 8 days for winter closure plus 8 bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme 26.10%
- Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department.
- Onsite discounts: COPC Hair Salon & 50% off at the COPC Sports Centre.
- Online discounts: Unidays, Student Beans and Totum with a COPC email address.
- Free car parking across all campus sites.
About the role:
The College Health & Safety Manager is responsible for providing an Occupational Health & Safety service which co-ordinates and promotes Health, Safety and Environmental policy and practice throughout the College.
Key Responsibilities:
- To lead, motivate, support and inspire staff and students on all matters relating to Health, Safety and the Environment within the College
- Develop & review the College's Health and Safety Management Systems and processes ensuring they are current and fit for purpose
- Work alongside Head of Facilities to arrange, report and review on building related inspections, e.g TM44, TR19, L8, PAT, LEV and any other statutory inspections
- Arrange and host Senior Management Lead HSE committee meetings
- Provide/arrange staff safety training, as required, including HSE inductions for new & existing staff
- Liaise, as required, with staff on matters relating to injury and ill health of staff and students
- Assist staff in undertaking risk assessments for College activities, most especially off site learning activities, periodically reviewing as required
- Convene and lead meetings to investigate serious accidents and to assist teams in their work
- Attend on representatives of regulating authorities during inspections and visits to the College
- Arrange, conduct and report on regular fire safety exercises throughout the College
- Develop COSHH processes across College, to manage risks associated with storage, use and disposal of substances and maintain substance registers
- Maintain and review Emergency Plans with the Assistant Director/Director of Estates
- Assist with development of Sustainability and Environmental policies that reflect current legislation and promotes best practice
- Arrange and promulgate new safety information to all College Staff and sites
- Ensure departmental budget expenditure is managed, monitored and controlled in accordance with College financial regulations
To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:
- National Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent
- GradIOSH / CertIOSH or membership of equivalent institution
- Thorough, and up to date, understanding of Health and Safety rules and regulations
- Management of Health and Safety in an educational setting
Diversity and Inclusion:
Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.
The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.
Pre Employment Checks:
The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.
We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.
We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles.
