Health, Safety, Fire and Compliance Officer

at  Bedford Modern SchoolBedford

JOB OVERVIEW

Health, Safety, Fire and Compliance Officer
£37k - £45k per annum full time equivalent, depending on experience
Full time (part time or term time will be considered)
Bedford Modern School is an HMC Independent Co-educational Day School located on the outskirts of Bedford. Our facilities are excellent and include a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building and extensive sports facilities. We offer a premium education, with a wide and varied curriculum, where the intellectual needs of each pupil is given priority.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Health, Safety, Fire, and Compliance (HSFC) Officer to join our School. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all HSFC issues are managed effectively and in accordance with relevant regulations, guidance, and best practices.
Working closely with the Estates Office, you will provide comprehensive support and advice to the Leadership Team on how to promote, develop and maintain a strong HSFC culture throughout the School.
You therefore must be qualified to a high level of certification recognised by the National General Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH), have experience in gathering, analysing and reporting on key data as well and writing succinct, evidence-based reports with clear recommendations.
In return, we can offer a friendly and supportive working environment, the option to be part of a private healthcare scheme, a generous pension scheme, CPD opportunities through the Harpur Trust, free lunches (in term time) and free parking.
Closing date: 8am Monday 11 November 2024
Interview date: w/c 11 November 2024
Further details and how to apply can be found on our website:
https://www.bedmod.co.uk/job-opportunities/.
Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service. Please see the guide in the company news area.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview. The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other relevant checks.

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