Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Risk Manager
Are you a passionate and competent health and safety professional looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference? Join our client, the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care.
Their teams are driven by the joy of making even the smallest positive changes in the lives of young people, and they take pride in celebrating these little victories every day.
Position: Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Risk Manager
Location: Remote (based in the Midlands or South)
Salary: £36,000 – 38,500
The Role: As the SHE Risk Manager, you will be an integral part of the Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Team. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert help, guidance, training, coaching, and support to ensure our establishments are safe and healthy for everyone.
- Supporting the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and training programs to drive our positive and proactive safety and health culture.
- Conducting regular site inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Collaborating with various teams to promote a culture of safety and well-being across all our sites.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest health and safety regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.
General Duties:
- Be proactive in reducing accidents and near misses by identifying risk gaps, areas of concern, or controls that are not effective.
- Train, coach, and support all safety and health representatives and Senior Leaders to enhance their knowledge and understanding of safety, health, and environment hazards.
- Audit, monitor, and review current standards of SHE in settings you are supporting.
- Provide risk analysis feedback, comment, and opinion in a clear, concise way to Head of Group Health and Safety and other key stakeholders following site visits.
- Review risk assessments (including fire risk assessments) and identify actions required.
- Prepare and present audit and visit reports and associated action plans in accordance with specified protocols.
- Undertake accident and incident investigations when required.
- Contribute to the review, development, and updating of SHE policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and take part in delivering the agenda of internal SHE Forums.
- Lead and coordinate projects to help deliver the SHE objectives.
- Contribute to and deliver safety, health and environment training as required.
- Contribute to annual safety reports.
- Assist Head of Group Health and Safety when required.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience in a health and safety role, preferably within the education or care sector.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
- Experienced in undertaking audits or inspections
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and coach others effectively.
- A proactive and positive approach to promoting a culture of safety and well-being.
- Relevant qualifications in health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) are highly desirable.
- Ability to work from home when required
- Flexible with UK-wide travel and working away from home
- Driving license
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a top-rated organization that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
- Work with a dedicated and passionate team who celebrate every achievement, no matter how small.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.