Health & Safety Manager

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Health & Safety Manager

Full Time, Permanent, Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)

The Shrewsbury Family of Schools is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to lead and develop health and safety management across our growing group of schools.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, you will be the principal source of professional health and safety expertise across the Family of Schools. You will provide strategic leadership, practical advice and assurance, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice while promoting a positive, practical approach to risk management.

Working across a diverse educational estate, including boarding, teaching, sporting and residential facilities, you will lead policy development, audits, inspections, risk assessments, accident investigations, training and statutory compliance. You will also support emergency planning, fire safety, Martyn's Law implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety standards across the Group.

We are looking for an experienced and approachable Health & Safety professional with a recognised qualification, strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and experience managing compliance within a complex organisation. You will be confident undertaking audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations, while providing practical, proportionate advice to a wide range of stakeholders. Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills are essential, together with the ability to influence a positive health and safety culture. Experience within education or another multi-site environment, IOSH membership and higher-level health and safety qualifications would be advantageous.

For a recruitment pack, job description and application form, please visit

www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies, email

recruitment@shrewsbury.org.uk or call the HR department on 01743 280834.

Closing date for application: 12:00 midday, Wednesday 4th November 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 9th November 2026

CVs cannot be accepted, applicants must submit the above application form.

Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity, we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

A full induction programme is provided for all new members of staff, in addition to a programme of continuous professional development.

Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.