Health and Safety Advisor/ Assessor (Maternity Cover)

South Thames College is South London’s largest provider of post-16 education and training. Judged “good” by Ofsted, the College has already made significant progress towards becoming outstanding. Major investment in the redevelopment of the college’s main sites at Wandsworth and Merton has resulted in first class facilities, unmatched in the region, which we believe our learners deserve.

We are looking for ambitious individuals who share our commitment to excellence and who look forward to being part of a dynamic team working together to achieve our vision of building an outstanding and inclusive college.

We are looking to appoint an individual until November 2012 in the first instance to support the College in ensuring a compliant, safe and sustainable College in which to work and study, making effective use of an external provider of Health and Safety.

You will act as the first point of contact on College Health and Safety matters providing professional advice and excellent customer service and undertake risk assessments (DSE, Pregnancy, Workplace, etc.).

You will also deliver Health and Safety Training (e.g. induction and risk assessments) as required and take the lead in initiating, managing, recording and evaluating systems relating to health and safety requirements within work based learning environments and work placements

The benefits package includes generous annual leave, final salary pension, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is Tuesday 21st February 2012.

South Thames College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

To apply please download a recruitment pack from http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/jobs.aspx

Alternatively e-mail recruitment@south-thames.ac.uk or telephone 020 8918 7177 quoting the job reference.

Please note CVs are not accepted.