Senior Health & Safety Assessor

Are you passionate about health and safety and ready to lead a  team dedicated to ensuring workplace welfare for students embarking on valuable work experience opportunities?  We're looking for a Senior Health & Safety Assessor to lead and develop our Health & Safety and Welfare Audit Programme, making a meaningful impact on students, businesses, and communities.

In this pivotal role, you will:

Lead and support a small team of assessors to deliver exceptional results and achieve programme targetsConduct Health & Safety and Welfare suitability checks for businesses hosting students on work placementsLeading the audits of Alternative Provisions (APs), working with relevant agencies to ensure the audit process is robust and of a high standardProvide expert advice and guidance to employers on their legal responsibilities, ensuring safe and enriching environments for studentsAct as the primary coordinator in the event of workplace incidents or accidents, collaborating with placement providers, schools, and management

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and manage the Assessor team's schedule, ensuring targets are met efficientlyConduct risk assessments and audits to verify that placement providers have appropriate safety measures in placeBuild strong relationships with employers and promote LEBC's services to increase placement opportunitiesSupport the CEO and management team with updates, reports, and policy developmentOversee the LEBC office's annual risk assessment and contribute to policy reviews

What We're Looking For:

Essential Qualifications: NEBOSH General CertificateProven leadership experience, with a passion for mentoring and team developmentStrong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with businesses and stakeholders

Location: Home-based in Leicestershire, with daily travel to businesses across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Periodic visits to our office at Leicester, LE3 5AG.

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8 am-5 pm)

Benefits:

Flexible working with Time Off in LieuCompany Pension Scheme (10% contribution)25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Why Join LEBC?

At LEBC, we are committed to empowering young people through career services and work experience opportunities. As the Senior Health & Safety Assessor, you'll play a critical role in ensuring these experiences are safe, rewarding, and transformative. With a supportive team, competitive benefits, and opportunities to shape meaningful change, this role offers the perfect balance of leadership and hands-on impact.

Ready to lead the way? Apply now and make a difference with LEBC.