Health and Safety Officer

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged. The vacancy The White Horse Federation is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 30 schools. We are currently seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Officer to lead and coordinate health and safety compliance across the Trust. You will play a key role in ensuring that all schools and central teams operate in line with current legislation and best practice, promoting a strong culture of safety and wellbeing. The successful candidate will, Provide expert advice on health and safety matters across the Trust, Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and policies. Conduct risk assessments, audits and site inspections. Support schools with incident reporting and investigation. Deliver training and guidance to staff on health and safety practices. Maintain accurate records and produce reports for senior leadership. Work collaboratively with school leaders and operational teams We can offer you: The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Trust with high aspirations for students and school improvement. Exciting and relevant CPD and career development opportunities. Friendly and hard-working teams where colleagues value and support each other. A commitment to flexible working opportunities for our staff. We are looking for a candidate who has: Proven experience in a health and safety role (education sector desirable) NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work autonomously across multiple sites A proactive, solution-focused approach Why Work for us? We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why: We are a welcoming and supportive Trust with strong values and a caring ethos. Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed. We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community. As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities. Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange. The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us. The Advantages of joining our Federation In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits packa