Health and Safety Officer | Northwood | £35k-£40k

We are recruiting for a prestigious, thriving school based in Northwood set within beautiful grounds. They are committed to delivering academic excellence and dedicated to equipping pupils with the skills needed to go places in a rapidly changing world!

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Officer to ensure the school, its employees, contractors, volunteers, and those who use the premises comply with all relevant regulations and specifications not limited to but with a focus on Health and Safety, Fire Safety and legal requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an autonomous varied role where no day will be the same.

This role will suit candidates with experience within health and safety, with a NEBOSH certification.

What’s in it for you?

·         Salary: £35k-£40k

·         Hours:  Monday to Friday 8-4.30 or 8.30-5pm

·         Annual Leave: 30 days

·         Competitive pay

·         Work pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions

·         50% fee remission for eligible staff children (subject to spaces and entry requirements)

·         Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links

·         Electrical Vehicle Charging Scheme

·         Free lunch and refreshments (term-time)

·         Generous occupational sick pay

·         High Street Discounts

·         EAP with 24/7 GP access

·         A beautiful working environment – the school is set in a conservation site in excess of 21 acres.

Key responsibilities:

·         Ensure compliance with the Fire Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as amended, and guidance documents relating to this, including awareness of the Building Regulations

·         Arrange and book annual fire risk assessments and/or fire risk assessment reviews for all buildings on site

·         Maintain the fire risk assessment action log, collaborating with the Head of Estates

·         To review and update the School’s Fire Policy and Procedure

·         To ensure the school’s emergency evacuation procedure remains fit for purpose and safety signage is accurate

·         To provide, or source, competent fire safety advice, guidance, training, and technical support

·         To ensure the annual inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment takes place and that suitable records are kept and maintained

·         To ensure that fire drills are undertaken in accordance with the School’s Fire Policy and Procedures on a termly basis

·         Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of internal fire safety tests including drills, call-point testing, emergency lighting testing etc.

·         Arrange audits, surveys, inspections, and training, as directed by the Head of Estates

·         Request, collate and review documentation from contractors

·         Ensure all statutory inspections, servicing and maintenance of equipment and estates needs are fulfilled

·         Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people by adhering to, and ensuring compliance with, the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

 What the employer is looking for:

·         Experience within a Health and Safety role

·         NEBOSH Qualification

·         2+ years proven experience influencing health & safety in the workplace

·         Member of a recognised, relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH / IFE)

·         Practical experience applying health & safety processes (risk assessment; COSHH; hazard mitigation)

·         In-depth knowledge and understanding of health & safety legislation and guidance; RRFSO and related guidance; CDM Regulations and building standards

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Microsoft SharePoint; Microsoft Excel

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels and engage with stakeholders

·         Good presentation and public speaking skills, with the ability to deliver engaging training

·         DBS clearance

 Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.