Group Health and Safety Manager

at  ISP Central

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Fluency in English and Spanish is essential; fluency in Portuguese is desirable
• Must have worked at a senior level as a Health & Safety Leader in a school or a multi school business
• International education experience
• Excellent communicator
• Disciplined and focused on targets and able to work in isolation
• Be driven and able to meet realistic deadlines
• Adaptable to different cultures and situations
• Flexibility in travel, happy to spend periods away from hom

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Health and Safety Manager reports into the Group Head of Operational Risk. This position is responsible for playing a key supporting role to the Group Head of Operational Risk and all ISP Schools to ensure the effective management of health and safety throughout the organisation. The role demands an ability to build strong relationships with staff at all levels within our schools, external stakeholders and group headquarters, while delivering positive outcomes at the local, regional and international level. This role is to be located in the Americas.

ISP GROUP H&S MANAGER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Audits

• Support the Group Head of Operational Risk in the yearly audit process, working towards carrying out yearly audits as and when required across the whole ISP portfolio
• Support the Group Head of Operational Risk in the production of yearly audit reports along with action plans to assist each region in improving Health & Safety
• Support, monitor and assist regions in creating specific action plans for high audit tasks to take them through to completion

Reporting

• Provide monthly regional safety reports for the Group Head of Operational Risk to review
• Highlight significant negative safety trends and provide reports to support the trend so that action can be taken at local level
• Produce safety reports that assist users at local, regional and group level to interrogate the data and make informed decisions

System Access

• Set up users as directed by the Group Head of Operational Risk
• Manage access so that users have the appropriate access for their role
• Set up and manage appropriate authorisation system for user set up, appropriate access and deletions
• Trouble shoot access issues at local, regional and group level

Data Management

• Periodic data reviews to highlight data entry errors
• Inform users and provide follow up training where applicable
• Highlight errors to the Group Head of Operational Risk and provide information to show implications on monthly reporting

Training

• Provide remote training in the effective use of the system as required at local, regional and international level

Other

• Perform any related task that is assigned.
• To be fully effective, the role requires interaction with colleagues, partners and contractors at a variety of levels, including SLT, management, contractors and consultants.
• Adhere to the Business policies, rules and procedures including, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, all other legislative responsibilities, governance and financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance to the organisation’s Code of Conduct in the delivery and provision of services to staff and the community.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Fluency in English and Spanish is essential; fluency in Portuguese is desirable
• Must have worked at a senior level as a Health & Safety Leader in a school or a multi school business
• International education experience
• Excellent communicator
• Disciplined and focused on targets and able to work in isolation
• Be driven and able to meet realistic deadlines
• Adaptable to different cultures and situations
• Flexibility in travel, happy to spend periods away from home

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

• Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
• Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles