Health & Safety Advisor - #1622096

Health & Safety Advisor | Battersea, London | £50-55K + benefits

Our client is a co-educational independent school in Battersea, providing education for students aged 10 to 18. The school offers excellent facilities for sports, music, drama, and the arts. The school fosters a close-knit community, while encouraging students to develop confidence, curiosity, and a commitment to social responsibility.

The Health & Safety Advisor reports to the Director of Operations and works closely with an external Health & Safety Consultant to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation while promoting a positive safety culture. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct audits on facilities and working practices to ensure health and safety compliance.
• Monitor and support audit findings and necessary actions.
• Work with external professionals to review policies and procedures.
• Ensure preparedness for inspections and compliance with regulations.
• Provide updates to the Health & Safety Committee on audits, drills, and incidents.
• Maintain and oversee health and safety documentation and certifications.
• Supervise risk assessments and create a central register for easy access.
• Support COSHH risk assessments and maintain a central register.
• Serve as a first aider and assist with first aid coordination.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and prioritise action plans.
• Review and update policies to maintain compliance and implementation.
• Provide contractor safety inductions and ensure compliance with risk assessments.
• Undertake any other related tasks as required by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Property management, compliance and Occupational Health & Safety background (Essential)
• Health and safety leadership in a large organisation (Essential)
• Policy and procedure development in health and safety (Essential)
• Managing health & safety compliance and small teams, including contractors (Essential)
• Experience in an educational setting (Desirable)
• Building project and maintenance experience (Desirable)
• Knowledge of safeguarding and independent school standards (Desirable)

Skills & Competencies

• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and initiative
• Ability to balance operational and financial constraints
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation, project management, and IT skills
• Adaptability and commitment to workplace safety

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

Salary exchange with additional employer National Insurance savings

Salary sacrifice childcare vouchers (subject to eligibility)

Free lunches

Healthcare plan, including flu jabs, online GP, and counselling

Discounts at local shops and businesses

Season ticket loan