The Health & Safety Manager will be the subject matter expert in health and safety, instrumental is delivering health and safety policy and practice in the form of a structured and robust health and safety management system. They will manage the health and safety function at Westminster School (including both the Great School and Under School), be responsible for the health and safety management systems and promote safe working practices. They will develop and maintain health and safety standards; provide advice and guidance regarding compliance with relevant statutory requirements, legislation and regulations, and promote best practice in accordance with sector and professional standards.
Working with the Head of Legal, Risk & Assurance, the Health & Safety Manager will support the development of an organisation-wide incident management policy and system, providing for effective incident reporting and ensuring that actions are follow-up and closed out.
Responsibilities will also include policy development, performing health and safety audits, supporting investigations, manage risk assessments and DSEs, lead on the School’s combined Health and Safety Committee as well as on working groups for the delivery of specific health and safety projects. They will also be required to prepare and present health & safety reports. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering effective health and safety and related training, including staff health & safety inductions.
This role will be line managed by the Head of Legal, Risk & Assurance who will oversee and support the post holder to embed a culture of excellent health and safety practice and compliance throughout Westminster School.