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.