Job Description:

Do you want a health and safety role where no two days look the same and where your work genuinely protects people? Based at our Barnet campus, you’ll be a trusted expert at the heart of a busy, diverse college, advising staff and leaders, driving a positive safety culture and making a visible difference every day.

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of impactful projects across a dynamic College environment, including estates development, curriculum expansion, and the ongoing enhancement of health and safety systems and culture. Working closely with the Director of Health & Safety, you’ll have real scope to lead projects, develop your expertise and shape our approach to safety for years to come.
 

About Barnet and Southgate College
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
 

We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence. With three campuses, thousands of learners and a wide range of programmes from apprenticeships to higher education, we’re a complex and exciting environment for a H&S professional to thrive in.

What You’ll Be Doing
 

• Safety culture: Champion and embed a positive H&S culture at all levels, influencing senior leaders and frontline staff alike.
• Expert advice: Be the go-to for operational H&S guidance across academic and support teams, from risk assessments to compliance queries.
• Audits & inspections: Plan and deliver college-wide compliance audits, document findings and drive actionable improvements.
• Incident investigation: Lead investigations into accidents and near misses, identify root causes and ensure lessons are learned.
• Fire & emergency: Coordinate fire safety management, drills and warden training across all campuses.
• Training & awareness: Develop and deliver toolbox talks, briefings and H&S training to keep staff skilled and compliant.
• Risk management: Support managers in producing robust risk assessments and maintain a central register.
• Deputy role: Act as deputy to the Director of H&S, including statutory notifications (e.g. RIDDOR) and external liaison with the HSE, insurers and contractors.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• NEBOSH National General Certificate / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
• IOSH membership
• Proven experience in a similar H&S advisory role with solid knowledge of current legislation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and strategy writing
• Confident influencer able to persuade, advise and direct H&S activities at all levels
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex issues
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle (travel across sites is required)
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, well-organised, and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and continuous improvement

Even Better If You Have…

• Experience in an FE, HE or education environment
• Experience managing fire safety, construction oversight or offsite activity risk
• Experience contributing to H&S accreditations or external inspections

Potential Interview Dates
Week commencing 15th June 2026.

Our Employee Pledge

The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College. Benefits include:

• Annual Season Ticket Loans: We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
• Employee Support Helpline: The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
• Eye Tests for DSE Users: The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
• Flu vouchers: We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies. 
• Gym Facilities: Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
• Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments: A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work. 
• High Street Discounts: Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.