Health, Safety and Security Manager

Job Description

Health, Safety and Security Manager (Ref A145)
Full time/Permanent /Aberdeen City Campus
Salary: £63,054.58 – £67,028.22 per annum

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health, Safety and Security Manager to lead and develop our Health, Safety and Security function across the College. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring effective health and safety operations, policy and strategy, supporting a safe, compliant and high-quality environment across North East Scotland College.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal Finance and Estates, you will be responsible for the strategic development and operational management of Health, Safety and Security across the College. You will provide high-level advice and guidance to managers and staff, support the Strategic Leadership Team in meeting their health and safety responsibilities, and provide appropriate management information to support decision-making.

Leading and developing a dedicated team, you will oversee the day-to-day performance of the Health, Safety and Security function, driving change, continuous improvement and high standards of service delivery. You will also manage the security and janitorial contracts, ensuring KPIs and contract standards are maintained, and work closely with contractors and external partners to ensure safe working practices across College premises.

Candidates should possess a degree or equivalent qualification in the subject area, such as a NEBOSH National Diploma, together with membership of IOSH. You will have significant experience as a Health and Safety practitioner and have knowledge of contract management and procurement processes, strong organisational skills and the ability to build positive internal and external partnerships are essential. Knowledge of Health and Safety within the FE sector is desirable.

If you are a strategic, solutions-focused leader with a passion for creating a positive culture of health, safety and security and delivering continuous improvement, we would welcome your application.

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The closing date for applications will be Sunday 11^th October. Interviews are expected to commence from week commencing 26^th October 2026. Please note interviews will be approx. 1.5hours and will consist of a presentation and interview panel questions.

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION
(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Degree or equivalent qualification in subject area (i.e. SCQF Level 10, NEBOSH National Diploma or Part 2 National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health).
2. Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
3. * Training qualification
4. Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development.

 

EXPERIENCE

1. Significant experience as a Health and Safety practitioner.
2. Proven experience of supporting the development and delivery of Health and Safety strategies and delivering associated action plans.
3. Demonstrable experience of project management and of operating within a project framework.
4. Significant relevant experience of managing a Health and Safety function in a diverse organisation including effective development, deployment and leadership of teams
5. Demonstrable experience of managing in a results driven work environment.
6. Experience of using Health and Safety data and producing management reports to inform decision-making and provision of advice to managers.

 

KNOWLEDGE

1. Proven in depth knowledge of Health and Safety administration and processes and the ability to review and develop these to effect efficiencies and a first-class service to customers.
2. Demonstrable and extensive knowledge of Health and Safety and best practice in relation to a range of Health and Safety policies and procedures.

 

SKILLS

1. Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills with ability to successfully translate and communicate complex information to a range of audiences.
2. Demonstrate successful continued partnerships both internally and externally to the
3. A strong proven ability to negotiate and influence effectively.
4. Effective and successful team leadership and management skills.
5. A proven ability to demonstrate change management skills.
6. An ability to demonstrate excellent meta-skills, including digital literacy.
7. The ability to provide pragmatic and effective advice and solutions to difficult issues.
8. * Knowledge of Health and Safety as applied to the FE sector.
9. Knowledge of contract management and procurement processes.
10. Strong organisational and planning skills with proven ability to manage completing demands effectively.

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Self-motivated and highly independent to achieve successful outcomes.
2. Committed to College values and equal opportunities.
3. Committed to people development.
4. Committed to customer service and quality improvement.
5. Ability to relate to people and build positive working relationships.
6. Embody the College’s values by demonstrating respect in day-to-day work

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities.
2. Able to travel between College sites on a regular basis.
3. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post including attending College out of hours in cases of emergency.