Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Advisor

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for over 1500 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 14 academies and 9 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join OHC&AT in a pivotal role, supporting the Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability in cultivating a robust health, safety, environmental and sustainability culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain information in a confidential manner, adhering to GDPR.
• To regularly discuss with the Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability the H&S Support Officer, current priorities in order to support the efficient and smooth administration of the team
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To actively promote equality and diversity, recognise and actively challenge stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination ensuring that these principles permeate all working practices.

Key Requirements:

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in a health and safety role, preferably in an educational or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessment processes and incident investigation techniques.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development
• In-service teacher training delivered in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University
• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across nine college centres, 14 academy schools and Central Teams
• Generous annual leave and flexible working schemes in addition to bank and public holidays and a Christmas closure period
• As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into a pension scheme, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Home electronics scheme

Closing Date: 10th February 2025

Interview date: TBC

Safeguarding Statement - Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.