Health & Safety Manager

About Us

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

This is a varied role. where no two days are the same. You will work closely with the Head of Health and Safety and other stakeholders to develop and promote a positive health and safety culture across the organisation. This will involve providing advice and guidance to multiple staff across the organisation on health and safety related issues, including educational visits, and medical provision.

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Level 5 or Level 6 Diploma in Occupational health and safety practice, or in the process of achieving this
• Experience with health and safety in the education or similar sectors
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to use your initiative
• Strong team working skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong MS Office skills
• Demonstrable experience of balancing priorities and successful delivery of objectives, in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
• The ability to self-manage, organise, and prioritise tasks and work under pressure in a time-critical setting

For a full person specification, please download the Job Pack.

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

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