Are you passionate about health and safety and ready to lead a  team dedicated to ensuring workplace welfare for students embarking on valuable work experience opportunities?  We're looking for a Senior Health & Safety Assessor to lead and develop our Health & Safety and Welfare Audit Programme, making a meaningful impact on students, businesses, and communities.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Lead and support a small team of assessors to deliver exceptional results and achieve programme targets
- Conduct Health & Safety and Welfare suitability checks for businesses hosting students on work placements
- Leading the audits of Alternative Provisions (APs), working with relevant agencies to ensure the audit process is robust and of a high standard
- Provide expert advice and guidance to employers on their legal responsibilities, ensuring safe and enriching environments for students
- Act as the primary coordinator in the event of workplace incidents or accidents, collaborating with placement providers, schools, and management
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage the Assessor team's schedule, ensuring targets are met efficiently
- Conduct risk assessments and audits to verify that placement providers have appropriate safety measures in place
- Build strong relationships with employers and promote LEBC's services to increase placement opportunities
- Support the CEO and management team with updates, reports, and policy development
- Oversee the LEBC office's annual risk assessment and contribute to policy reviews
What We're Looking For:
- Essential Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate
- Proven leadership experience, with a passion for mentoring and team development
- Strong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with businesses and stakeholders
Location: Home-based in Leicestershire, with daily travel to businesses across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Periodic visits to our office at Leicester, LE3 5AG.
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8 am-5 pm)
Benefits:
- Flexible working with Time Off in Lieu
- Company Pension Scheme (10% contribution)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Why Join LEBC?
At LEBC, we are committed to empowering young people through career services and work experience opportunities. As the Senior Health & Safety Assessor, you'll play a critical role in ensuring these experiences are safe, rewarding, and transformative. With a supportive team, competitive benefits, and opportunities to shape meaningful change, this role offers the perfect balance of leadership and hands-on impact.
Ready to lead the way? Apply now and make a difference with LEBC.