Come to work at SCL, have fun, feel inspired and be inspiring! Every single person who works at SCL is making a difference in our local communities and having a huge impact on children and young people's lives.
Founded in 1999, SCL is the UK's largest provider of education and skills training within the sports and active childcare sector working with grassroots Academies through to Premiership Football Clubs such as West Ham Foundation, Premiership Rugby and Elite Cricket Clubs, positively impacting the future prospects of children and young people.
When you join us, you will see that working for us is more than just a job - you will be part of a team who have built a highly successful, fast-growing business.
*****This is a remote role with National Travel as and when required*****
Main Purpose of the Role
SCL Education Group is seeking an experienced Group Head of Health & Safety to join our team. As the Group
Head of Health & Safety, you will be responsible for ensuring that all health and safety practices and
procedures are up to standard across the organization. You will work closely with all departments to ensure
that all staff and students are safe at all times. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health and
safety management and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead the operation and promotion of an integrated management system, encompassing a pro-active environmental, health and safety culture across the regions.
To report on the performance of the IMS at Management Review Meetings and use this as a forum for any improvements.
Conducting audits, inspections, and accident investigations.
Review all internal/external audit findings and escalate/follow up any actions/improvements/findings.
Visiting site and engaging with site teams and managers, ensuring responsibilities are clear and answering technical Health and Safety related enquires.
Advise on matters relating to the Environment and Health and Safety at work including the obligations and responsibilities of managers and employees; and provide comprehensive and practical advice to managers on best practice.
Working with the company to set and achieve aims and objectives.
Implementing Health and Safety policies and procedures on site, ensuring compliance and keeping
updated with key changes to legislation.
Production of legal documentation, such as Risk assessments, COSHH assessments, Construction Phase Plans, etc.
Engaging with the client and other external stakeholders.
Having an active role during external audits including ISO.
The safety and welfare of children is paramount to SCL, all applicants will be subject to thorough background checks to ensure their suitability to work with children. These will include, but are not limited to, reference checks, police checks, DBS checks and qualification checks.
SCL are an inclusive employer. We will endeavour to meet your needs to ensure that you have equal
opportunities during the interview process. Therefore, If you are neurodivergent, have a learning difficulty, or disabled, please let us know in advance of your interview if you require any alternative arrangements.