St Helen's School - Health & Safety Officer

Summary

St Helen’s is looking to appoint a full-time Health & Safety Officer to ensure the school, it’s employees, contractors, volunteers and those who use the premises comply with all relevant regulations and specifications not limited to but with a focus on Health & Safety (H&S), Fire Safety, Legal Requirements.

Detail

The Post - Health & Safety Officer

St Helen’s is looking to appoint a permanent, full-time Health & Safety Officer to help to ensure the School, its employees, contractors, volunteers and those who use the premises comply with all relevant regulations and specifications not limited to, but with a focus on:

• Health and Safety (H&S)
• Fire Safety
• Legal requirements

Core Information

Contract Type:

• This is a full-time, permanent position.

Working Hours:

• 8:00am - 4:30pm, or 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year.

Annual Leave:

• 30 days annual leave.

Salary:

• £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 50% fee remission for staff children subject to spaces and entry examinations (pro rata for part time staff).
• A strong culture of professional development.
• Access to the School’s swimming pool and fitness suite.
• Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links.
• Electrical Vehicle Charging Scheme.
• Free lunch and refreshments (term-time).
• Generous occupational sick pay.
• High Street Discounts.
• EAP with 24/7 GP access.
• A beautiful working environment – the school is set in a conservation site in excess of 21 acres.

Key Responsibilities

• Please follow this link to view the full role requirements in our recruitment pack - Health and Safety Officer

Application Process

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 14 December 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be interviewed by the Director of Finance and the Business Operations Director, and other members of SLT where appropriate. They may be asked to complete a task and will take a tour of the school and meet other members of the Department and wider Faculty.

St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2025 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.

If you have any queries about this position, please contact the school at recruitment@sthelens.london, we look forward to hearing from you!