Health & Safety Manager (on-site)
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,114 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk New College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Health & Safety Manager (on-site)
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Starting salary is £36,114 per annum
Based across all Suffolk New College campuses (on-site)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Estates & Facilities team at Suffolk New College as Health and Safety Manager. Our award-winning College has established but growing sites at Ipswich, Rural (Otley) and Halesworth. Our Leiston provision will soon to be transformed, moving to a brand-new college in the near future.
At Suffolk New College, we’re committed to fostering a safe, vibrant, and inclusive learning environment—and we’re looking for a proactive and passionate Health & Safety Manager to help make that vision a reality.
This is your opportunity to play a vital role in championing a culture of safety across all our campuses. As our go-to expert for all things health and safety, you’ll lead on strategy, systems, and support that empower staff and students to take ownership of safety in their daily lives.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Acting as the primary contact for health and safety matters across the College
Driving awareness and behavioural ownership of health and safety among staff and students
Leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of the College’s health and safety management systems
Conducting inspections, audits, and providing practical recommendations for continual improvement
Working closely with academic and support teams to embed high standards of safety in every department
Reporting to senior leaders with insights on trends, legislation, and strategic recommendations
What We’re Looking For:
We’re after a confident communicator who is comfortable:
Talking with staff at all levels, from classroom to boardroom
Turning complex legislation into practical, accessible guidance
Inspiring positive change and promoting a “safety-first” mindset
You’ll also need:
A NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Maths and English at Level 2 (or equivalent)
A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation
Travel:
This role spans all four of our campuses, so flexibility and mobility are a must.
Ready to shape the future of safety at Suffolk New College? Apply now and help us build a thriving, safe place to learn and grow.
Closing date: Tuesday 10th February 2026 at Midnight
Interview date: To be arranged
The College reserves the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications.
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Starting salary is £36,114 per annum
Based across all Suffolk New College campuses (on-site)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Estates & Facilities team at Suffolk New College as Health and Safety Manager. Our award-winning College has established but growing sites at Ipswich, Rural (Otley) and Halesworth. Our Leiston provision will soon to be transformed, moving to a brand-new college in the near future.
At Suffolk New College, we’re committed to fostering a safe, vibrant, and inclusive learning environment—and we’re looking for a proactive and passionate Health & Safety Manager to help make that vision a reality.
This is your opportunity to play a vital role in championing a culture of safety across all our campuses. As our go-to expert for all things health and safety, you’ll lead on strategy, systems, and support that empower staff and students to take ownership of safety in their daily lives.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Acting as the primary contact for health and safety matters across the College
Driving awareness and behavioural ownership of health and safety among staff and students
Leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of the College’s health and safety management systems
Conducting inspections, audits, and providing practical recommendations for continual improvement
Working closely with academic and support teams to embed high standards of safety in every department
Reporting to senior leaders with insights on trends, legislation, and strategic recommendations
What We’re Looking For:
We’re after a confident communicator who is comfortable:
Talking with staff at all levels, from classroom to boardroom
Turning complex legislation into practical, accessible guidance
Inspiring positive change and promoting a “safety-first” mindset
You’ll also need:
A NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Maths and English at Level 2 (or equivalent)
A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation
Travel:
This role spans all four of our campuses, so flexibility and mobility are a must.
Ready to shape the future of safety at Suffolk New College? Apply now and help us build a thriving, safe place to learn and grow.
Closing date: Tuesday 10th February 2026 at Midnight
Interview date: To be arranged
The College reserves the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications.
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
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