Deputy Health and Safety Manager

We are outstanding, you can be too.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Deputy Health and Safety Manager to join our small and friendly Health and Safety team. Working closely with the Area Health and Safety Manager, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering robust health and safety compliance across the organisation; ensuring all operations are carried out in line with legislative requirements and best practice; and driving continual improvement across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

Deputising for the Area Health and Safety Manager during periods of absence
Providing expert health and safety advice and training to staff, managers and stakeholders across the charity
Working with key staff in creating and managing risk assessments
Monitoring, analysing and reporting on health and safety data, including accidents, incidents and Legionella results
Acting as a Health and Safety competent person for Portland Charity
Leading staff health and safety training, including first aid needs assessments and fire warden training
Playing a leading role during external inspections and scheduled audits
Working closely with the Estates team on compliance matters
Ensuring that drivers of college vehicles meet licensing, training and compliance requirements
Travelling across our multiple sites as required

What we are looking for:

Demonstrable experience in a health and safety role and experience managing workplace hazards
Knowledge of risk assessments in the workplace
Experience of delivering training
Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong ICT skills and high attention to detail
Ability to prioritise a complex and varied workload
Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of a multi-site organisation

Portland Charity is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for our learners, citizens, staff, volunteers and visitors across our main campus and multiple sites. If you feel you have the right skills and experience to join us, we look forward to hearing you.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

As part of our pre-employment checks, we will be required to carry out an enhanced without barred lists DBS check.

*Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)
Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Qualifications needed

Essential

National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Certified Member of Professional Body IOSH
Legionella Management for Responsible Persons
English, Maths, ICT
Full driving licence

Desirable

Member of IFSM

Working Hours

Monday – Friday – 8:30am – 4:30pm – there can be flexibility to these times, to be discussed at interview.

37.5 hours per week, but we are willing to consider part time hours (0.7) – to be discussed at interview.

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role does not involve regulated activity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.

Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

Hours:

Salary:

Closing Date:

37.5 Hours

£40,551.55 per annum

15th May 2026