Health & Safety Lead

Overview

Health & Safety Lead - £46,653, with generous pension contribution
Glasgow, cross-campus role with Cardonald Campus base

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Glasgow Clyde College to appoint a new Health & Safety Lead - a key leadership position that will strengthen and enhance the College's positive health and safety culture across its three campuses.

Glasgow Clyde College is a vibrant institution, home to around 7,000 full-time and 20,000 part-time students, supported by approximately 1,000 dedicated staff. With campuses in Anniesland, Cardonald and Langside, the College has a strong reputation for providing inspirational learning experiences that transform lives. Students consistently report feeling safe in their learning environment, and the Health & Safety Lead will play a crucial role in maintaining and advancing this.

The Role

Reporting to the Organisational Development Manager, the Health & Safety Lead will be the College's in-house expert for all matters relating to health and safety. The role will involve:

• Acting as the College's health and safety specialist, providing professional advice and guidance.
• Leading on compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
• Analysing complex situations and information to develop practical solutions and clear recommendations.
• Supporting and fostering a positive culture of health and safety across staff, students, and the wider community.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact on the College's continued success and reputation for providing a safe and supportive environment.

The Person

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable health and safety professional with:

• Extensive experience in managing health and safety within a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Why Join Glasgow Clyde College?

Glasgow Clyde College values its staff and offers a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 31 days of annual leave
• 14 public/college holidays
• Generous pension contributions
• Flexible working conditions
• Excellent training and development opportunities

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of students, staff and the wider community while helping to sustain the College's excellent reputation.

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.