Health and Safety Co-ordinator

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 51,000

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Health and Safety Co-ordinator, West End

Location: West End, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

SUP23_1743578057

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Posted:

02.04.2025

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17.05.2025

Job Description:

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 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 coordinate and implement health and safety policies, procedures, and systems of work, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and promote health and safety awareness throughout the College, fostering a culture of safety through open engagement with students, staff, and visitors.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practices, and communicate changes effectively to affected parties.
5. Liaise directly with the Principal on site, providing regular updates and reports on health and safety matters.
6. Support the Curriculum and Estates teams in ensuring a safe learning and working environment.
7. Build and maintain strong relationships with curriculum and support staff, as well as external stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a Health and Safety Co-ordinator, ideally within an educational setting.
2. Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and practices.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels.
4. Strong IT skills and experience in managing digital safety systems.
5. Proactive, organised, and confident approach to work.
6. Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
7. Enhanced DBS check and registration with the DBS Update Service.
8. Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.

What We Offer:

1. Generous Paid time off
2. Flexible working
3. Government pension schemes
4. Cycle to work
5. Eyecare provision
6. Employee Assistance programme
7. A supportive and collaborative working environment.
8. Opportunities for professional development.
9. 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.