Safety & Compliance Officer (EL135)

Salary: £39,093 to £43,994 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Across all sites (Chester, Crewe and Ellesmere Port campuses)

We are seeking a Safety and Compliance Officer to support our Estates and Facilities Manager in the review, development and maintenance of the college's safety management systems and auditing areas to ensure compliance.

You will provide health and safety data returns and demonstrate exemplary levels of compliance across all areas of the college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing competent technical support to the Estates and Facilities Manager, team and to the wider college staff
• Promoting, developing, and establishing a positive safety culture within the Estates department so the College meets its legal requirements
• Supporting the Estates and Facilities Manager in strategic and operational matters concerning health & safety management
• Promote the welfare of children and young people

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health & Safety
• Other appropriate Health and Safety Qualification; Competence in IT systems, MS Word, Excel etc
• Demonstrable experience in a supervisory/management role
• Demonstrable experience in leading on health and safety/risk assessment issues
• An understanding of health and safety legislation in an educational environment
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you're interested in this opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [email protected].

Selection events for this role will take place on an ad hoc basis.

Please consider submitting your application as soon as possible. Please note that applications submitted via recruitment agencies cannot be considered and we are unable to accept CVs.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata
• College 'Count Me In' social platform
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates.

References will also be sought.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunities for learners to make new friends.

Crewe Campus Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.

Chester Campus

As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:

• Impressive Art and Design Workshops
• Science Laboratories
• Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals
• Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications