Health & Safety Manager – Part-time – VR

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Manager to take on a standalone, part-time permanent staff role within an independent school setting. This is a newly created permanent position, ideal for someone who’s ready to make their mark and drive things forward. The organisation is looking for an enthusiastic individual who’s keen to take on a new or different challenge.

Whether you come from education, public sector, or industry, your proactive approach and ability to engage others in creating a positive health and safety culture will be key to your success.

The post holder will lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of robust health and safety management systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and embedding best practice across all areas. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and colleagues to promote a safe and supportive environment for staff, pupils, and visitors alike.

This is a flexible role, offering 17.5 hours per week (around 2.5 days), with scope to arrange working patterns that suit you – for example, 2.5 full days or 5 shorter mornings.

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Providing advice and guidance to senior leadership on health and safety matters.
• Maintaining and supporting comprehensive risk assessment processes across departments.
• Conducting audits, inspections, and investigations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Managing fire safety, contractor safety, and emergency response arrangements.
• Liaising with external bodies such as the HSE and local authority when required.
• Identifying and coordinating staff training needs and promote a culture of safety awareness.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) essential. Diploma preferable.
• Proven experience in a dedicated health and safety role.
• Sound knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and ready to take ownership of a standalone role.
• Experience with in the public sector or an education setting (preferable).

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 12 public holidays (pro rata).
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• Discounts at Aberdeen Sports Village.
• £90 contribution towards prescription glasses.
• Preferential rates for parking nearby.
• £200 contribution towards computer or iPad purchase.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Discounts for Teachers (applies to all staff).
• Staff discount for children (after one year’s service).
• Cycle to Work scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated health and safety professional to shape and develop a key function, working flexibly in a supportive and collaborative setting.