Health & Safety Manager (part-time)

OverviewRobert Gordon''s College is a thriving independent school dedicated to providing an outstanding education in a safe and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on our strong community values, excellent academic results, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Our estate includes state-of-the-art facilities, extensive sports grounds, and historic buildings, all of which require a proactive approach to health and safety.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our team. This is a crucial role responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of health and safety, for our pupils, staff, and visitors. This position is part-time (0.5FTE) with exact working days/hours to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Policy , specifically developing implementing and reviewing the College’s Health and Safety Policy, ensuring they are fit for purpose and compliant with all statutory requirements, advising the Senior Leadership Team and Governors on all Health and Safety matters, and promoting a positive health and safety culture across the College;

Risk Management , specifically maintaining and updating a robust and comprehensive risk assessment register, conducting regular health and safety audits and inspections, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are taken, ensuring all external contractors adhere to appropriate Health and Safety requirements, managing the College’s fire safety arrangements, and working with the leadership team to ensure an adequate and effective emergency response plan is in place;

Compliance and Reporting , specifically ensuring all relevant Health and Safety legislation, regulations and approved codes of practices are adhered to, oversee the process of reporting accidents, incidents and near misses, including the investigation and implementation of corrective actions, liaising with external bodies, such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), local authority, and emergency services, and oversee quality assurance audits and develop associated action plans to address areas for improvement; and

Training and Development , specifically identifying health and safety training needs for all staff members, implementing a training schedule, promoting health and safety awareness in the College and overseeing first aid provision.

Qualifications and RequirementsThe successful candidate will be a hands-on professional who can develop, implement, and maintain robust health and safety policies and procedures across the College. They should have a NEBOSH general certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or IOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent), proven experience in a dedicated Health and Safety role, have excellent communication skills with excellent attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach.

Our Values and ApproachAt Robert Gordon’s College we believe that drives innovation and a strong community. We welcome applications from all candidates with the required professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to across , , , , , and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important. The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications.

To apply for this post, please complete an application form and submit it via the ‘Apply Now’ section of our website. The closing date for applications is 8 September 2025, with the intention to interview the week starting the 15th of September, ..... full job details .....