Health and Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officer

Location: Merseyside
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £33,000 - £35,160 per annum

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture within a leading education provider in Merseyside. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, provide expert guidance to staff, and support the continuous improvement of health and safety standards across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct health and safety inspections and audits across sites.

* Develop, review and monitor risk assessments, safe systems of work and PEEPs.

* Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, producing reports and recommendations.

* Support managers and staff with health and safety advice and guidance.

* Maintain and review health and safety policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

* Monitor compliance in areas including COSHH, fire safety, asbestos management, Legionella controls and contractor management.

* Assist with emergency planning, fire evacuation procedures and safety training initiatives.

* Monitor accident trends and support continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

Essential

* NEBOSH qualification.

* Experience in a Health & Safety Officer, Advisor or similar role.

* Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.

* Experience carrying out risk assessments and workplace inspections.

* Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Desirable

* Experience working within education, public sector or multi-site environments.

* Experience delivering health and safety training.

* Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

* Local Government Pension Scheme.

* Generous annual leave entitlement.

* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

* Opportunity to make a positive impact on the safety and wellbeing of staff, students and visitors.

Please note: The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check