Health and Safety Officer

Are you looking for a varied part-time role which you can make your own? Do you want to work in a team where no two days are ever the same? Working as a Health and Safety Officer at Peter Symonds College will give you the opportunity to make a real difference, taking responsibility for ensuring that the College achieves high standards of health and safety compliance.

The details for this post are as follows:

Information About The Post

Health & Safety Officer (21 hours a week, full year) Ref: 04/23

Salary in the range £31,926 to £36,555 per annum full time equivalent. £18,118 to £20,744 pa

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.

Are you looking for a varied part-time role which you can make your own? Do you want to work in a team where no two days are ever the same? This is a role where the right person can make a real difference, taking responsibility for ensuring that the College achieves high standards of health and safety compliance. An indication of what you will be involved with includes:

• Updating policies
• Checking procedures comply with legislative requirements and good practice
• Communicating with other members of the College community regarding Health and Safety and compliance matters
• Checking and assisting with the writing and updating of risk assessments
• Accident and near miss reporting and investigations
• Keeping abreast of Health and Safety legislation
• Preparing reports for Senior Management and Governors

You will work closely with the Estates Manager and his team on buildings and site matters, with the help of a part time Fire Officer and DSE Assessor. Additionally, you will have administrative and Estates Assistant support.

The hours are 21 per week and full year, with the working days and times to be agreed. We can be flexible on the hours/days you would be working, and if you would like to add your preferred option on to your application this will be considered and discussed at interview stage.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be educated to A level, with a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent. It is essential you have previous experience of working in a health and safety role and that you possess a detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation. You will also have strong IT and communication skills, be well organised and able to take the initiative to manage your work. The ability to use Microsoft Word is required.

Closing date: 3rd March 2023 at 5pm Interview date: TBC

If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if you have been barred from working with children.

• Job Description (PDF)

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.

How To Apply

Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.

If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.

• Part 1: Personal Details
• Part 2: Employment Information

Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.