Health & Safety Advisor
Pocklington School, York, YO42 2NJ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible, subject to notice periods
Closing date
26 January 2026 at 8am
Date listed
13 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,000.00 - £40,000.00 Annually (Actual)
Health & Safety Advisor job summary
We are a successful co-educational, day and boarding School situated 12 miles East of York, which also includes a private day nursery, Little Pips. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable health and safety professional to really shape this role and make it their own. You will support our commitment to compliance and adherence to health and safety requirements by carrying out risk assessments, safety audits and accident investigations. You’ll deliver health and safety training (e.g. fire, manual handling) to our employees and work closely with managers to develop and implement health and safety procedures.
Along with up to date knowledge of current health and safety legislation, you will ideally have a NEBOSH general certificate, membership of IOSH and strong IT skills. You’ll be a good problem solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently and influence employees at all levels. You’ll be committed to continuous improvement, have excellent attention to detail and work with a high level of integrity.
The post holder will require a strong and flexible commitment to the needs of the Foundation and in making the appointment, particular regard will be given to the potential exhibited by candidates as well as to their experience.
Pocklington School is a wonderful place to work. We are a supportive, kind and caring team who strive to maintain a good balance between home and work life. We enjoy what we do and seek to support all those around us in their professional and personal development. We care for our employees, providing good food, refreshments and social activities for those who are interested.
This is a full time role (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday) where you are required to work all year round.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Rupert Bloxwich, Bursar on 01759 321200 or mainoffice@pocklingtonschool.com
For further information please call 01759 322666 or email recruitment@pocklingtonschool.com
Closing Date: 9am 26th January 2026
At Pocklington School we strive to inspire, support & celebrate equity, diversity & inclusion, indeed this is so fundamental that it is one of our core strategic objectives. As such we are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce. As part of our recruitment process, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and believe that a diverse team enhances innovation, creativity and success. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.
Pocklington School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Pocklington School
- School type
- Independent school, Anglican, ages 2 to 18
- School size
- 730 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Pocklington School website
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