Job Reference: HR2526-115

Status / Hours: Permanent / Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary: £37,045.62 - £40,463.23 per annum

Location: Lichfield and Tamworth Campuses

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Officer to support and enhance our health, safety and welfare arrangements across a diverse educational estate. This is a key operational role suited to a competent health and safety practitioner who is confident working autonomously, working with staff at all levels, and contributing positively to a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the role is responsible for supporting compliance with UK health and safety legislation, reviewing risk assessments, conducting site inspections, supporting incident investigations.

This role offers an opportunity to develop your health and safety practical experiences further in an environment where operational safety practices contribute to continuous improvement in safety standards and risk control.

All applications must be received by: Monday 25^th May 2026

Interviews to be held: WC Monday 1^st June 2026

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support.  However, time off is also important.  We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.  We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements.  The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme). 

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.