Group Head of Health and Safety
Are you an experienced health and safety leader ready to make a real impact?
The Bedford College Group is seeking a Group Head of Health and Safety to shape and deliver a culture of safety and wellbeing across our multi-site organisation.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership and expert advice at the highest level.
- Develop and implement group-wide health & safety policies and management systems.
- Act as the named competent person, ensuring compliance and best practice.
- Influence organisational strategy and foster a positive, learning‑led safety culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead health and safety in a dynamic, forward‑thinking environment where your expertise will protect and empower thousands of learners, staff and visitors.
What we’re looking for
- Level 6 health & safety qualification and IOSH membership.
- Proven experience in a complex, multi-site organisation.
- Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
Location: This post is based at our Cauldwell Street Campus in Bedford. The role has a group‑wide remit, requiring travel to other group locations.
Ready to lead the way? Apply now and help us set new standards of excellence in health and safety. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th February 2026.
Values alignment
- Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who, by working together, can achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing each contribution.
- Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
- Student Centred – We put students at the heart of everything, considering them in all decision making to create positive outcomes.
- Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we learn from each other.
- Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, building trust and listening, engaging and supporting each other.
- Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.
About the Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College, and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today the Group comprises a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Bedford Sixth Form, Corby Sixth Form, the National College for Motorsport and the Silverstone race circuit. The Group also operates community-based learning centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering offering IT training.
Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Employer’s policy on employment of ex‑offenders is attached. Candidates barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Terms and Conditions
- 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- 35 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
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