Health and Safety Advisor
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The Vacancy
Position: Health and Safety Advisor
Salary: £31,719 - £35,667
Contract: Permanent
Location: Sheffield
Hours: 37 Hours X 52 Weeks
We are unable to consider part time applications for this position
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.
About the Role
As a Health and Safety Advisor at The Sheffield College, you will join a progressive team dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive environment within a dynamic and varied educational setting.
You would provide advice and support on all aspects of health and safety legislation and good practice in order to create a safe working environment for staff, students, visitors and contractors. This role is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels across a variety of vocational areas, across 6 sites.
Working closely with a diverse group of professionals in a vibrant educational setting, this role is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and safety standards at The Sheffield College.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring visibility across all sites and fostering strong collaborative relationships with all departments.
- Promoting safety culture and supporting safe working practices
- Health and Safety Monitoring
- Accident and Incident Management
Skills & Knowledge
We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:
- National General Certificate (NEBOSH) in Occupational Safety and Health/or equivalent
- Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines applicable to educational settings
- An ability to convey complex information clearly and sensitively
- Be able to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements in a dynamic educational environment
- Working with a high degree of autonomy and initiative and passionate about achieving positive outcomes.
What We Offer
- Enhanced Pension contribution
- Work-Life Balance – Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
- A Supportive Environment – 2 Week December closure for all employees
- Sustainability – Cycle to Work Scheme
- Supporting employees at all stages of life – enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies
& Many More!
Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us:
Email: Jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk
We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Next Steps:
Closing Date: 26/08/2024
Interview Date: 10/09/2024
Please note that any internal staff currently at risk will be considered in the first instance.
As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.
Further details on the employment of ex-offenders can be found in the documents attached to this advert.
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To apply please click apply and follow the links and complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process please contact People Operations Team via email. CVs currently not accepted.
The Company
We are focused on achieving our vision of being leaders in technical and academic education, creating exceptional opportunities for the communities that we serve to realise their aspirations.
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Our Values
Diversity
Inclusion
Engagement
Meet our Senior Team
The Sheffield College is a Further Education Corporation under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. Our Mission as a college is to transform lives through learning. Our Senior Team are the people who are ultimately responsible for making this happen.
Angela Foulkes
Andrew Hartley
Martin Harrison
Paul Simpson
Mark Pearson
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Anne-Marie Holdsworth
Dave Trounce
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