Deputy Health and Safety Manager

We are outstanding, you can be too. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Deputy Health and Safety Manager to join our small and friendly Health and Safety team. Working closely with the Area Health and Safety Manager, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering robust health and safety compliance across the organisation; ensuring all operations are carried out in line with legislative requirements and best practice; and driving continual improvement across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Deputising for the Area Health and Safety Manager during periods of absence Providing expert health and safety advice and training to staff, managers and stakeholders across the charity Working with key staff in creating and managing risk assessments Monitoring, analysing and reporting on health and safety data, including accidents, incidents and Legionella results Acting as a Health and Safety competent person for Portland Charity Leading staff health and safety training, including first aid needs assessments and fire warden training Playing a leading role during external inspections and scheduled audits Working closely with the Estates team on compliance matters Ensuring that drivers of college vehicles meet licensing, training and compliance requirements Travelling across our multiple sites as required What we are looking for: Demonstrable experience in a health and safety role and experience managing workplace hazards Knowledge of risk assessments in the workplace Experience of delivering training Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong ICT skills and high attention to detail Ability to prioritise a complex and varied workload Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of a multi-site organisation Portland Charity is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for our lea