Health & Safety Manager, Part-time – VR/31686

Job Description

A new opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Manager to take on a standalone, part-time permanent staff role within an independent school setting. This is a newly created permanent position, ideal for someone who’s ready to make their mark and drive things forward. The organisation is looking for an enthusiastic individual who’s keen to take on a new or different challenge. Whether you come from education, public sector, or industry, your proactive approach and ability to engage others in creating a positive health and safety culture will be key to your success.

This is a flexible role, offering 17.5 hours per week (around 2.5 days), with scope to arrange working patterns that suit you – for example, 2.5 full days or 5 shorter mornings.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Providing advice and guidance to senior leadership on health and safety matters.
• Maintaining and supporting comprehensive risk assessment processes across departments.
• Conducting audits, inspections, and investigations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Managing fire safety, contractor safety, and emergency response arrangements.
• Liaising with external bodies such as the HSE and local authority when required.
• Identifying and coordinating staff training needs and promoting a culture of safety awareness.

About You

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) essential. Diploma preferable.
• Proven experience in a dedicated health and safety role.
• Sound knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Enthusiastic, self motivated, and ready to take ownership of a standalone role.
• Experience within the public sector or an education setting (preferable).

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 12 public holidays (pro rata).
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• Discounts at Aberdeen Sports Village.
• £90 contribution towards prescription glasses.
• Preferential rates for parking nearby.
• £200 contribution towards computer or iPad purchase.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Discounts for Teachers (applies to all staff).
• Staff discount for children (after one year’s service).
• Cycle to Work scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated health and safety professional to shape and develop a key function, working flexibly in a supportive and collaborative setting.