H&S Specialist (FTC) / IM London

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The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible to support and enhance Istituto Marangoni's safety culture. This role ensures compliance with UK health & safety legislation and promotes best practices across university facilities, departments, and campus-wide operations. The role will involve conducting risk assessments, implementing safety initiatives, and providing expert advice to ensure a safe and compliant environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations (e.g. Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Fire Safety Order 2005, and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002).
• Develop, implement, and review H&S policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and safety audits across departments, including laboratories, workshops, and public areas.
• Support in the development and delivery H&S training programs for faculty, staff, and students.
• Conduct safety induction and orientation for new employees and academics.
• Promote a strong safety culture through awareness campaigns and engagement initiatives.
• Support in investigating accidents, near-misses, and hazards, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and report findings.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Work closely with academic departments, facilities management, and with relevant departments to ensure safe operations.
• Serve as a point of contact for safety-related concerns and regulatory inspections.
• Participate in H&S meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist and conduct fire drills, ensure maintenance of fire safety equipment on site
• Support the Facilities Manager in leading the H&S Committee and conducting regular H&S meetings on site
• Support facilities team in day today operation and general management

Education and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in health & safety, preferably in a higher education or research environment.
• Knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, COSHH Regulations 2002, RIDDOR 2013, PUWER 1998, and the Fire Safety Order 2005 and other relevant H&S regulations.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training sessions and engage diverse audiences.
• Experience in managing health and safety risks related to campus facilities, including building maintenance, and hazardous materials handling.
• Familiarity with indoor air quality, asbestos management, and fire safety protocols.
• Excellent Knowledge of English Language.
• Italian language is a plus.
• Good knowledge of the Office Package.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and co-ordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
• Flexible and proactive approach to undertake new tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to both be a team player and work independently.
• Interest in education, fashion and design.

Remuneration package

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• LinkedIn Learning

The organisation provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history. As such, we operate a merit-based recruitment system.

Istituto Marangoni was founded in 1935 in Milano as 'Istituto Artistico dell'Abbigliamento Marangoni' and in 2015 it reaches a special milestone, 80 years of history and success in training the top professionals of Fashion and Design. Istituto Marangoni can praise itself for the education of four generations of students from 5 continents and for having launched over 45,000 professionals in fashion and luxury fields, such as Domenico Dolce, Franco Moschino, Alessandro Sartori, Maurizio Pecoraro, Paula Cademartori, Andrea Pompilio and Lucio Vanotti. It currently educates more than 4,000 students per year from 107 countries at its schools, located in Milano (the School of Fashion and the School of Design), Firenze, Paris, London, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Mumbai and Miami., the international capitals of fashion, design and luxury. For additional information, visit .

Why Istituto Marangoni?

As members of Istituto Marangoni, participants will have the chance to grow professionally within an international organization. They will be part of a multicultural team who works together to enhance young talents across the world and take high-quality education to the next level. Moreover, they will also join a dynamic and enthusiastic environment where they will be empowered with innovative tools to lead their own work, as a proactive team member. Istituto Marangoni solid foundations lie within a long-standing, strong heritage that make the institute leaders in the private, high-quality education.

Istituto Marangoni's academic offer demonstrates the commitment, professionalism and passion for continuous development. When participants join Istituto Marangoni, they will be part of a committed team of industry experts who will support and inspire while turning them into young professionals.