Health & Safety Advisor

SafeSchool was established in November 2019. SafeSchool has a whole school approach to H&S in education. SafeSchool ethos is ‘because safety matters’. We drive compliance in every aspect of the school life. We provide around the clock support. If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.

SafeSchool are now proudly part of the wider JMG Group – a top 30 UK insurance broker with a strong presence across the UK who are experiencing rapid growth and continued success in the market.
SafeSchool are seeking to expanding further into the Northwest and beyond. We bring a refreshingly positive approach to Health and Safety in schools. Our services also incorporate Fire Risk Assessments, Asbestos, Legionella & Health & Safety Training.

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Health and Safety professional / Manager respond to respond to requests from clients and provide Health and Safety advice and supervise a team of three H&S professionals.

As an Education Health & Safety Auditor, you will act as a trusted advisor to schools, colleges, and multi-academy trusts (MATs). Operating strictly within the 39 weeks of the academic year, your primary focus will be conducting comprehensive on-site health, safety audits. You will bridge the gap between complex statutory regulations and the practical, day-to-day realities of an educational environment, empowering school leaders to maintain a safe environment for staff, pupils, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
1. On-Site Auditing & Compliance Tracking

Conduct rigorous health and safety audits, workplace inspections, and estate walk-throughs across primary, secondary, and special education settings.
Audit and review school-specific policies, risk assessments, and statutory training logs (including safeguarding and first aid).
Evaluate critical estate compliance folders, including Fire Risk Assessments, Asbestos Management plans, Legionella/water safety testing, and COSHH logs.
Assess high-risk educational spaces, specifically Design & Technology (D&T) workshops, science laboratories, art studios, and PE facilities against industry standards (e.g., CLEAPSS, D&T Association).
2. Reporting & Action Planning

Produce clear, pragmatic, data-driven audit reports utilising the consultancy’s digital compliance software.
Translate findings into realistic, prioritized risk-mitigation action plans that school business managers and headteachers can easily execute.
Identify trend data across multi-academy trusts to help senior leadership teams strategically allocate safety resources.
3. Advisory Support & Relationship Management

Provide competent, friendly, and practical face-to-face advice to school leaders, demystifying health and safety legislation (e.g., HASAWA 1974, Management Regulations 1999).
Debrief Headteachers and Governors immediately post-audit, highlighting major wins and addressing immediate, high-priority safety risks.
Assist school staff in understanding step-by-step risk assessment methodologies for daily activities, wrap-around care, and educational visits.
Person Specification

Attribute
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria

Qualifications
* NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 safety qualification).
* Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
* NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent Level 6).
* Fire Risk Assessor qualification.
* TechIOSH / GradIOSH membership.

Experience
* Specific experience working within or consulting for the UK education sector (Schools/Academies).

* Proven track record of managing multiple client sites or complex buildings.
* Minimum of 2–3 years of experience conducting physical health and safety audits.
* Experience using compliance management apps.

Skills & Knowledge
* Robust understanding of UK statutory building compliance (Fire, Asbestos, Legionella).
* High-level digital proficiency for remote, software-based report writing.
* Specialized knowledge of school-specific environments (e.g., school playground safety standards, science lab regulations).

Personal Attributes
* Exceptional communication skills—ability to advise firmly but empathetically without sounding overly academic or bureaucratic.
* Strong time-management skills to balance regional travel with prompt report delivery.
* A genuinely collaborative, peer-to-peer approach to problem-solving with school staff.

Mandatory Requirements

Enhanced DBS Check: Due to regular, unaccompanied travel into educational environments, the successful candidate must pass a clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle for regional site visits.
Benefits of the 39-Week Term-Time Model
Work-Life Balance: This role offers unique flexibility, allowing you to align your working year entirely with the school calendar. You will receive 13 weeks of non-working time during school holidays (Christmas, Easter, Summer, and half-terms), making it highly suited for individuals seeking a predictable, family-friendly schedule.
What we Offer:

Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience
Hybrid working options considered following training & probation completion
Free parking
Company Pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement & Birthday off
Death in service scheme
Gym Flex

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