We are currently looking for an experienced H&S professional to come and join our team. You will play a pivotal role in driving a positive health and safety culture across our site influencing staff and students on a daily basis. As a college we operate and train in a range of disciplines including arboriculture, agriculture, construction trades, food and drink, sport and animal welfare. Additionally, the college offers residential accommodation and operate a number of commercial activities on site including extensive sports facilities, commercial events and a large farming estate which means this is a diverse and extremely rewarding role. You will work with our industry professionals to uphold safe and best practice activities in all areas of our business.
You will be working in a standalone role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer to champion positive engagement in health and safety management. Key aims of this post will be:
- To foster and promote a positive culture of Health & Safety
- Provide Health & Safety support and advice for the College
- Provide health and safety support to ensure that practices and procedures comply with current legislation and College policies
- Monitoring and auditing of risk management policies and procedures
- Providing occupational health support and advice for the college
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:
- Minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
- NEBOSH Diploma in OH & S or equivalent qualification
- Full driving licence
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Experience of providing, briefings/training to individuals and teams on Health & Safety matters
- Ability to write accurate reports for a variety of stakeholders
- Ideally, experienced with liaising with external enforcement agencies
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College, you will have access to:
- 38 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
- A maximum of 5 College closure days (pro rata for part-time)
- High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 24.7%)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits
- Opportunity for annual volunteering day
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
- Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
- A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiative
- Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
- Discounted Leisure Centre membership
- Discounted nursery fees
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
- Eye care vouchers
- Online Payslips
We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name but a few.
For an informal discussion with Alicia Bruce, Chief Operating Officer, about this position, please contact Human Resources who will be happy to arrange an appointment.
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work...; Alternatively, email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.
CV’s will not be considered.
