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Job Title: Health and Safety Co-ordinator
Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £50,661
About Southwark College:
Our client is a vibrant and diverse educational institution committed to providing high-quality learning experiences for our students. We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Health and Safety Co-ordinator to join our team and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and visitors.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Co-ordinator to lead and promote a strong safety culture across the College. You will play a crucial role in coordinating and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and systems of work, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and promote health and safety awareness throughout the College, fostering a culture of safety through open engagement with students, staff, and visitors.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and systems of work, in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Health, Safety and Environment.
- Monitor and maintain a range of digital technologies that enhance our safety management, including DSE and Training software, Evolve educational Visits, and the internal health and safety portal.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practices, and communicate changes effectively to affected parties.
- Liaise directly with the Principal on site, providing regular updates and reports on health and safety matters.
- Support the Curriculum and Estates teams in ensuring a safe learning and working environment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with curriculum and support staff, as well as external stakeholders.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Health and Safety Co-ordinator, ideally within an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Strong IT skills and experience in managing digital safety systems.
- Proactive, organised, and confident approach to work.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Enhanced DBS check and registration with the DBS Update Service.
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
What We Offer:
- Generous Paid time off
- Flexible working
- Government pension schemes
- Cycle to work
- Eyecare provision
- Employee Assistance programme
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
To Apply:
If you are a passionate and dedicated Health and Safety Co-ordinator with the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
