Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Locations: Working across all sites of the Hadlow Group

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced manager to lead and deliver effective management of Health and Safety across the Hadlow Group. This is a key management role within Hadlow College; the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that a safe, high quality learning and working environment is provided - as part of this commitment the successful candidate will be required :

• To provide comprehensive Health and Safety advice to the Executive, Senior Management, Managers and staff all staff and ensure compliance in all areas.
• To regularly review Group policies, practices and procedures and amend or update them as needed.
• To update all existing records and procedures and generate new ones where necessary in regards to Health and Safety.
• To act as the organisation’s lead competent person for health and safety as defined by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• To ensure the organisation complies with current health and safety legislation approved codes of practice and guidance in relation to employment and service provision.
• To work proactively with managers to establish and maintain a system that promotes a culture of safe working practices across the organisation

The successful candidate will need:
• Significant relevant experience working within Health and Safety
• A Diploma in Health and Safety Management or Full NEBOSH Certificate – or equivalent
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of health and safety management strategies and best practice.
• Proven people management and leadership experience in a relevant management role
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent IT Skills in Microsoft office and Management Information Systems

This role is full time role working 37 hours per week.

As well as a contributory pension scheme, health cash plan and free car parking, this post also attracts seven weeks holiday each year (excluding bank holidays).

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

To apply for this job, please complete an application form. The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website, www.hadlow.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing jobs@hadlow.ac.uk or telephoning 01732 853616. You are required to complete an application form as we do not accept CVs.

Please return completed application forms to jobs@hadlow.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is 13th October 2017

Interviews will be held on 26th October 2017

When applying for this role, please reference this job board as your application source when asked.

Due to the volume of applications we receive it is impossible to inform all applicants if they have been short listed: therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date you can assume that you have not been successful.

For more information please contact jobs@hadlow.ac.uk in the first instance or call 01732 853616 if you would like to discuss this further.
Hadlow College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.