Estates and Health & Safety (H&S) Officer

About the job

Key information

NJC Point 20 to 25 (£32,597 to £36,363) depending on skills and experience

The provisional start date is Monday, 5th January 2026; however, there is flexibility for the right candidate

What will I be doing?

The Blackdown Education Partnership is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Central team to support our Head of Estates and Health & Safety with the management of our property asset portfolio.

Based at our Central Office at Orchard Grove Primary school, key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Assisting with the procurement and management of estates and H&S related contracts.
• Supporting school building projects, monitoring budgets and progress to ensure spending and timescales remain on track.
• Co-ordinating and reporting on estates and facilities compliance and planned, preventative maintenance, providing support and advice to school-based staff.
• In conjunction with the HR department, overseeing the provision of H&S related training across the Trust and specific training for estates staff.
• Promoting a culture of proactive Health and Safety practice throughout the Multi Academy Trust.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are particularly interested in candidates who have practical experience of building and grounds maintenance and statutory buildings compliance as well as experience of carrying out risk assessments where an element of scoring risk is required.

Ideally you will be IOSH qualified or have a relevant professional qualification in a related area, although this is not essential. You will have a good understanding of Health and Safety along with excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of MS Office.

You will also have the ability to form good working relationships with all stakeholders and have a positive and proactive approach to your work.

Supporting documents and information

If you are keen to find out more about the role, please contact Brendan Slade, Head of Estates and H&S – Contact details can be found in the application pack.

If you can meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you.

All applications should be made by completing the E-Teach application form and include evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role. CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.

For full details of the role, please see the job description and person specification

Recruitment Pack

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Apply on the Blackdown Education Partnership website