Health & Safety Manager; Education

Health & Safety Manager (Education) – Ipswich

Full-Time – Permanent

Salary from £36,114

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and delivery of health, safety, and wellbeing across all our sites. This is a key leadership role, providing expert guidance, shaping policy, and fostering a positive safety culture for staff, students, contractors, and visitors.

You will oversee risk management, training, inspections, and compliance monitoring, ensuring a safe and healthy environment while embedding best practice across the organisation.

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate a comprehensive health and safety training programme.
• Manage a part-time H&S Adviser and support staff with designated health and safety responsibilities.
• Develop annual action plans, policies, and procedures aligned with organisational priorities.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Act as the organisation’s designated contact for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and oversee RIDDOR reporting.
• Analyse data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to performance.
• Work with teams to embed health and safety into course design, operations, and quality assurance processes.
• Promote environmental sustainability and the wellbeing of all students and staff.

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Proven experience in delivering health and safety initiatives in education or similar environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, manage resources, and meet deadlines

• Degree or professional qualification in health and safety
• Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Experience in line management and delivering first aid training
• Familiarity with Safety Culture (iAuditor) or similar H&S management software

• Play a key role in shaping a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment.
• Lead a dynamic health and safety team and work across diverse educational settings.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Attractive pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK