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We are pleased to have been exclusively retained by a North East based Education Group to recruit a Head of HSE to the business following a recent merger.

You will be responsible for safety across six campuses in the North East and if you enjoy variety in your role then look no further. It’s not just classrooms here – sites also include farmland, accommodation, and a zoo!

Reporting to the Vice Principal and leading a small team, you will have the chance to work closely with senior management and make a real difference not only in Health and Safety, but to the lives and wellbeing of both students and staff.

In this role you will:

Effectively lead the organisation’s HSE function, embedding a positive safety culture within all areas of the business
Collaborate and work with all business areas across the colleges to maintain compliance, monitor competency levels, and identify training needs
Create and deliver an environmental strategy for the group, ensuring compliance across all six sites
Review and update policies and procedures in alignment with HSE strategies help embed these across the organisation
Monitor sustainability performance, measuring and assessing strategies and initiatives Why this could be an excellent opportunity for you:

You will be part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to bettering the lives of their students through education and training
This is an extremely varied environment with an interesting and diverse risk profile – an excellent opportunity to utilise your skillset and gain exposure to new areas
There is an established HSE department with modern systems, giving you a strong place to start while still encouraging development and improvement
You will have the freedom to work autonomously and bring innovation to the business The successful candidate will have:

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level 6 qualification
IEMA Certificate or similar environmental qualification is ideal but not essential
Experience in a management role with the ability to think strategically and develop ideas
The ability to take initiative, with a can-do attitude
Valid UK driving licence In return, the chosen candidate will receive a salary of up to £58,000 and an excellent local government benefits package. To be considered for this role, please apply today or send your CV to (url removed)