Aquinas is a thriving Catholic Sixth Form College in Stockport with around 2500 FTE students. The College wishes to appoint to the following post to start as soon as possible:
Health and Safety Officer – Part-Time, 22.2 Hours per week (0.6 FTE / 3 Days per week)
To act as the College’s legally designated Competent Person under Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The postholder will provide strategic, technical, and regulatory advice to the Principal, Governors, and Senior Leadership Team, while developing and maintaining the College’s overall Health and Safety Management System.
The role focuses on policy development, active auditing, compliance oversight, high-risk case management, and investigation, working collaboratively with the Facilities/Estates team, HR, and departmental leads who manage routine day-to-day physical controls and administration.
Salary Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) Support Staff Pay Scale, point 18 £35,395 FTE (actual salary for 3 days: £21,237)
The above appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) Support Staff Pay Scale, as specified. Candidates must be innovative, enthusiastic and must meet the appropriate person specification.
As a college committed to equal opportunities, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The college and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Also, as part of due diligence, the college will carry out an online search on any shortlisted candidate.
Applicants must complete the college’s application form, and a pack is available on our website https://www.aquinas.ac.uk/vacancies/ Enquires by email recruitment@aquinas.ac.uk
Closing date for completed applications 09.00am (morning) Thursday 12th November 2026. Interviews may be held at short notice.
To apply for this job please visit: www.aquinas.ac.uk.
Please mention catholicrecruitment.co.uk when applying.