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Location Central Office - Home Based United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options. Job details
Become an integral part of United Learning and provide leadership in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our students and staff. We are dedicated to achieving excellence in education and believe that a robust health and safety culture is fundamental to cultivating a thriving educational community. The Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Health & Safety to provide strategic leadership, advice, and operational support on occupational health & safety matters across all areas of our Group’s operations. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and supporting the Boards' employer duties. This role is remote with travel up to four days a week, which will include travel to schools and our Head offices based in Peterborough and London. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership:
Continue to develop a Group H&S Strategy with clear, measurable objectives for continuous improvement and risk management. Policy Development:
Develop and maintain Group H&S Policies to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all staff and students. Compliance & Advisory:
Coordinate and disseminate relevant health & safety information and changes in codes of practice affecting the Group. Advise Trustees and the senior management team on the implications of current and emerging health, safety and welfare legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating action plans to ensure compliance across the group. Learning & Development:
Promote a culture of safety and awareness through regular updates, guidance and training sessions. Auditing & Reporting:
Conduct and coordinate regular audits and risk assessments of all Group schools and offices. Report significant issues to the Executive Team, Estates Committee, Compliance Committee, and Group Board. Incident Investigation:
Lead investigations into accidents and incidents, providing recommendations for improvements and ensuring follow-up actions are completed. Collaboration:
Work closely with school H&S Coordinators, Executive Business Managers, and Cluster H&S leads. Support the nominated H&S coordinator at each school location. Financial Oversight:
Manage the departmental budget, including memberships for CLEAPSS, AfPE, Smartlog, and third-party ionising radiation source management. Risk Management:
Highlight the importance of managing risks effectively to prevent harm, financial penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. Qualifications • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent. • Certified or Chartered Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). • Full driving license. Knowledge & Experience Experience in large and diverse educational settings. Excellent knowledge of health and safety law, case law, statutory requirements, and best practices. Strong understanding of the interaction between H&S law and employment/HR law. The ability to train and develop others. Sound knowledge of premises, plant, and equipment maintenance and management. Proven ability to find effective solutions to premises/property issues. Personal Characteristics Flexible, highly organised, proactive. Able to multi-task and prioritise work to meet deadlines. Helpful, approachable and positive attitude. Diplomatic and calm under pressure. Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership. Rewards and Benefits: Contributory pension scheme. 30 days holiday. Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family. Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits. Group Life Insurance Scheme. Extensive range of employee benefits through our partner Perkbox. Westfield Health cash plan for eligible staff. Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs. A supportive team across the country. We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance. Further Information and How to Apply If you are passionate about promoting a safe and healthy working environment and meet the qualification criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by clicking the 'Apply' button. The closing date for this position is Sunday 26th January 2025 at midnight. First stage interviews will be held during late January and second stage interviews will be conducted during February 2025.
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Location Central Office - Home Based United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options. Job details
Become an integral part of United Learning and provide leadership in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our students and staff. We are dedicated to achieving excellence in education and believe that a robust health and safety culture is fundamental to cultivating a thriving educational community. The Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Health & Safety to provide strategic leadership, advice, and operational support on occupational health & safety matters across all areas of our Group’s operations. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and supporting the Boards' employer duties. This role is remote with travel up to four days a week, which will include travel to schools and our Head offices based in Peterborough and London. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership:
Continue to develop a Group H&S Strategy with clear, measurable objectives for continuous improvement and risk management. Policy Development:
Develop and maintain Group H&S Policies to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all staff and students. Compliance & Advisory:
Coordinate and disseminate relevant health & safety information and changes in codes of practice affecting the Group. Advise Trustees and the senior management team on the implications of current and emerging health, safety and welfare legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating action plans to ensure compliance across the group. Learning & Development:
Promote a culture of safety and awareness through regular updates, guidance and training sessions. Auditing & Reporting:
Conduct and coordinate regular audits and risk assessments of all Group schools and offices. Report significant issues to the Executive Team, Estates Committee, Compliance Committee, and Group Board. Incident Investigation:
Lead investigations into accidents and incidents, providing recommendations for improvements and ensuring follow-up actions are completed. Collaboration:
Work closely with school H&S Coordinators, Executive Business Managers, and Cluster H&S leads. Support the nominated H&S coordinator at each school location. Financial Oversight:
Manage the departmental budget, including memberships for CLEAPSS, AfPE, Smartlog, and third-party ionising radiation source management. Risk Management:
Highlight the importance of managing risks effectively to prevent harm, financial penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. Qualifications • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent. • Certified or Chartered Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). • Full driving license. Knowledge & Experience Experience in large and diverse educational settings. Excellent knowledge of health and safety law, case law, statutory requirements, and best practices. Strong understanding of the interaction between H&S law and employment/HR law. The ability to train and develop others. Sound knowledge of premises, plant, and equipment maintenance and management. Proven ability to find effective solutions to premises/property issues. Personal Characteristics Flexible, highly organised, proactive. Able to multi-task and prioritise work to meet deadlines. Helpful, approachable and positive attitude. Diplomatic and calm under pressure. Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership. Rewards and Benefits: Contributory pension scheme. 30 days holiday. Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family. Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits. Group Life Insurance Scheme. Extensive range of employee benefits through our partner Perkbox. Westfield Health cash plan for eligible staff. Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs. A supportive team across the country. We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance. Further Information and How to Apply If you are passionate about promoting a safe and healthy working environment and meet the qualification criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by clicking the 'Apply' button. The closing date for this position is Sunday 26th January 2025 at midnight. First stage interviews will be held during late January and second stage interviews will be conducted during February 2025.
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