Catch 22 are working with an upper education establishment who are seeking a Head of Health, Safety & Environment to ensure compliance and safe practice on their estate in Huddersfield.

As the Head of Health, Safety & Environment , you will play a pivotal role in ensuring legislative compliance, managing major incident preparedness, and embedding a culture of safety across all sites. You will also lead on sustainability initiatives, championing innovative practices to reduce environmental impact and align with the strategic goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness across the estate by partnering with managers and staff.
• Investigate serious accidents/incidents, liaising with insurers and external bodies as needed.
• Deliver and oversee health and safety training for staff and support its delivery to visitors
• Chair the Sustainability Group and drive sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction and energy efficiency.
• Prepare reports for the Executive Leadership Team, Health & Safety Committee, and Governors.
• Monitor and audit safety practices through inspections and site visits.
• Lead clinical governance to ensure high patient safety standards.

Ideal Candidate

• NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent. -Essential
• Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent). - Essential
• Clean, full driving license. - Essential
• Experience in managing Health & Safety in a large, complex organisation - Essential
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices, including COSHH - Essential
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Experience in an educational environment.
• Leadership and management qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Environmental sustainability knowledge and experience.
• Enthusiastic and motivated, with a customer-oriented approach.
• Willingness to support the ethos and vision.

This role is paying a salary of around £50,000 and comes with an excellent pension and employee package. If interested in this role, please get in touch with Laura on or email