Health & Safety Advisor - CS12232
| Posting date: | 12 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,711 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2026 |
| Location: | Leamington Spa, Warwickshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Warwick College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CS12232 |
Summary
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within ‘Regulated Activity’ within a specific
place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Health and Safety Team have responsibility for drafting procedures, providing health and safety advice and support, staff training and monitoring a wide range of health and safety compliance across the College. The Health and Safety Team are part of the Estates Department.
The post holder will support the Health & Safety Manager in the development, maintenance and implementation of a wide variety of health and safety management systems and initiatives within the College Group and will ensure legal compliance in all things relating to Health & Safety legislations.
We are looking for an individual who is ready for the challenge of embracing the massively diverse environments found within the WCG group.
The successful candidate will be joining us during a period of exceptional change and will be instrumental in further improving the established Health & Safety culture of the organisation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● To promote the highest possible standards in health and safety, customer care and equal opportunities practices for the benefit of learners, staff and the wider College community.
● To assist in the implementation of the College Health and Safety Policy and associated procedures, providing advice, guidance and training to staff to enable them to implement the arrangements.
● To assist in the development of systems to monitor compliance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures and implementation of health and safety audits.
● In supporting the relevant client group, lead on the following:
o Environmental management issues such as arrangements for the disposal of hazardous waste.
o Arrangements for environmental monitoring for dust, noise and fume etc.
o Machinery safety, particularly providing advice and guidance to staff on guarding, maintenance and inspection.
o Arrangements for the health and safety aspects of work placement.
o Participation in programmed workplace inspections, systematic audits and assist in the development of action plans in order to improve on the health and safety arrangements throughout the College organisation.
● Advise and lead on all aspects of Fire and Emergency Evacuation procedures.
● To assist in the development and maintenance of health and safety records.
● To deliver staff health and safety training and provide advice and guidance to staff and students in conjunction with the L&D annual plan.
● To work effectively with appropriate College staff, as required, in the development of plans and ad hoc initiatives.
● To support the College’s Health and Wellbeing agenda.
● To maintain appropriate effective working relationships with external bodies including the HSE and the Association of Colleges.
● To support the Health & Safety Manager in the collation, drafting and presentation of the H&S papers for the termly H&S Committee Meetings and attendance thereof.
● To assist, develop, use & maintain digital based systems for recording health and safety information including documentation / templates / inspections / accident reporting / record keeping / third party systems (worknest).
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Essential Attainments:
● NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or any
equivalent level 3 health and safety qualification.
● Membership of the International Institute of Risk Safety Management (IIRSM) or Institution of Safety and Health (IOSH)
● Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.
● A comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation.
● A thorough understanding of the risk assessment process.
● Experience in developing procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and good practice provided by authoritative bodies.
● A sound knowledge of environmental monitoring and machinery safety.
● Experience in the delivery of staff training.
● Previous experience in carrying out health and safety related activities.
● Demonstrable experience of managing a high and varied caseload.
● Experience of using Microsoft Office and Google applications.
● Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines and within demanding timeframes.
● Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with all of our customers, which includes members of staff and the general public.
● Display an excellent telephone manner and flair for high levels of customer service.
● Able to demonstrate a customer focused and helpful approach.
● A valid UK driving license free of major endorsements, and the use of a motor vehicle
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within ‘Regulated Activity’ within a specific
place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Health and Safety Team have responsibility for drafting procedures, providing health and safety advice and support, staff training and monitoring a wide range of health and safety compliance across the College. The Health and Safety Team are part of the Estates Department.
The post holder will support the Health & Safety Manager in the development, maintenance and implementation of a wide variety of health and safety management systems and initiatives within the College Group and will ensure legal compliance in all things relating to Health & Safety legislations.
We are looking for an individual who is ready for the challenge of embracing the massively diverse environments found within the WCG group.
The successful candidate will be joining us during a period of exceptional change and will be instrumental in further improving the established Health & Safety culture of the organisation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● To promote the highest possible standards in health and safety, customer care and equal opportunities practices for the benefit of learners, staff and the wider College community.
● To assist in the implementation of the College Health and Safety Policy and associated procedures, providing advice, guidance and training to staff to enable them to implement the arrangements.
● To assist in the development of systems to monitor compliance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures and implementation of health and safety audits.
● In supporting the relevant client group, lead on the following:
o Environmental management issues such as arrangements for the disposal of hazardous waste.
o Arrangements for environmental monitoring for dust, noise and fume etc.
o Machinery safety, particularly providing advice and guidance to staff on guarding, maintenance and inspection.
o Arrangements for the health and safety aspects of work placement.
o Participation in programmed workplace inspections, systematic audits and assist in the development of action plans in order to improve on the health and safety arrangements throughout the College organisation.
● Advise and lead on all aspects of Fire and Emergency Evacuation procedures.
● To assist in the development and maintenance of health and safety records.
● To deliver staff health and safety training and provide advice and guidance to staff and students in conjunction with the L&D annual plan.
● To work effectively with appropriate College staff, as required, in the development of plans and ad hoc initiatives.
● To support the College’s Health and Wellbeing agenda.
● To maintain appropriate effective working relationships with external bodies including the HSE and the Association of Colleges.
● To support the Health & Safety Manager in the collation, drafting and presentation of the H&S papers for the termly H&S Committee Meetings and attendance thereof.
● To assist, develop, use & maintain digital based systems for recording health and safety information including documentation / templates / inspections / accident reporting / record keeping / third party systems (worknest).
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Essential Attainments:
● NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or any
equivalent level 3 health and safety qualification.
● Membership of the International Institute of Risk Safety Management (IIRSM) or Institution of Safety and Health (IOSH)
● Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.
● A comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation.
● A thorough understanding of the risk assessment process.
● Experience in developing procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and good practice provided by authoritative bodies.
● A sound knowledge of environmental monitoring and machinery safety.
● Experience in the delivery of staff training.
● Previous experience in carrying out health and safety related activities.
● Demonstrable experience of managing a high and varied caseload.
● Experience of using Microsoft Office and Google applications.
● Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines and within demanding timeframes.
● Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with all of our customers, which includes members of staff and the general public.
● Display an excellent telephone manner and flair for high levels of customer service.
● Able to demonstrate a customer focused and helpful approach.
● A valid UK driving license free of major endorsements, and the use of a motor vehicle