Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor (LUM160)

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as and when we receive applications, therefore please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close before the end date advertised.

WHAT WE DO

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, this exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional person who wants to be involved in a leading role in the delivery of a robust professional Health and Safety service within the Group. You will be joining an established and developing health and safety services team.

We offer a generous support package which includes 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and additional time off between Christmas and New year.  We offer a generous pension scheme with the employer contributing up to 17.3% plus other great benefits. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensuring compliance with the Groups related policies and procedures, providing guidance and support / advice as required.
• Continuously improving processes and practices to ensure a streamlined, efficient and effective Health and Safety service.
• Provide managers with guidance and advice to enable them to handle routine health and safety issues.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and track and report these to various committees.
• Produce trend analysis, etc. and producing statistics for inclusion in statutory returns and internal reports.
• Attend and contribute to Health and Safety Committees and other groups as required.
• Undertaking full Health and Safety audits and inspections within the Group.
• Reviewing the production of risk assessments and method statements. 
• Acting as the key point of contact for the College/Campuses managers on any health and safety related matters.

YOU PROFILE

• Must have the NEBOSH General Certificate or an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a related area
• Previous experience of working in a Health & Safety role
• Must be able to interpret legislation, rules and standards and apply them effectively
• Be able to deliver Health & Safety training
• Ability to react to emerging Health and safety issues
• Able to understand complex issues around health & safety to identify and solve problems
• Must have excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to influence other stakeholders

For more information about the role please contact:

Ian Hughes - Head of SHE Services - Ian.Hughes@luminate.ac.uk - 07836329087

James Shelton - SHE Services Manager - James.Shelton@Luminate.ac.uk- 07909000121

About Us

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC), University Centre Leeds, Leeds Sixth Form College and Yorkshire Centre for Training & Development. Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest growing and most innovative education groups in the country. 

We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions. Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our student's including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.