Health & Safety and Compliance Manager

Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will:

• Hold overall responsibility as the College's Competent Person.
• Provide expert health and safety advice and guidance to staff across the College
• Support managers in developing and maintaining risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Undertake inspections, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with legislation
• Analyse data and contribute to continuous improvement of safety performance
• Promote and support health and safety training and awareness
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and best practice
• Be the Competent Person
• Support the development of systems in line with recognised frameworks such as ISO 45001
You will play a visible, hands-on role in ensuring the College provides a safe, compliant, and supportive environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Truro and Penwith College is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Health & Safety and Compliance Manager to support the delivery of a comprehensive health and safety service across the College., We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable professional who has: Essential
• NEBOSH Diploma or Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a health and safety role
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise effectively, and work independently
• Experience working across complex or multi-site environments
• Strong IT and organisational skills
Desirable
• IOSH membership (or working towards Chartered status)
• Experience within an education or public sector environment
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 or formal management systems
• Experience delivering training or awareness programmes