Role Description

JOB TITLE

Environment, Health and Safety Manager (EHS)

DEPARTMENT

Non-academic

LOCATION

Wellington College International Shanghai

SUPERVISOR

Bursar’s Office

OBJECTIVES

The EHSS (Environmental, Health, Safety and Security) Manager is responsible to manage and lead the EHSS function to ensure safety of Shanghai campuses. Under the line management of the Bursars Office, the EHSS Manager will oversee the health and safety of the facilities, security and activities of the spaces on the Wellington Shanghai campus. The EHSS Manager carries out regular monitoring to ensure cleanliness, safety and security of the school buildings and grounds at all times, supporting the Bursar and wider non-academic teams in managing the main campus and working closely with the various Support Services internally, externally and vendor partners for all school events and activities.

The professional image and conduct of this person is crucial in emulating the ethos of the school. The EHSS Manager must operate in a timely, determined and effective manner at all times. Autonomous, dedicated, determined and professional behaviour will be key features of the post-holder’s practice and these will be consistently demonstrated at all times. The post holder must be able to communicate effectively with team members and external agents involved in Wellington College Shanghai.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Plans and coordinates safety, environmental, health and security programs requiring application of safety compliance.
* Reports at Board level on all EHS matters for the school and actively participates, inputs into, guides and advises the HR Governance Committee
* Develop and execute appropriate strategies for EHSS activities.
* Develops and implements programs and policies for monitoring and preventing physical hazards.
* Surveys, compiles and analyses data relating to occupational, environmental and security issues such as air pollution, noise, temperature, lighting which are known or suspected of being real or potential detriments to health.
* Performs environmental, health and safety evaluations and facilitate emergency response duties, including organising fire drill and other drills (such as chemical spill, lockdowns) and follow up on actions as necessary.
* Set up environment, health, safety and security standard operation procedures (SOPs)
* Carry out risk assessments to identify risks and hazards in the campuses and work with academic colleagues, facility, operations, bus, catering teams, PMC and other teams to prepare risk assessment report.
* Develop annual EHSS plan according to risk assessment report.
* Prepare regular site inspection reports and follow up with the improvement (e.g. catering, bus, facility and security)
* Work with academic team and operation/service team to organise trainings related to safety to pupils and staff. Work with services team to monitor and ensure school bus safety.
* Support school events in and out of hours, and monitor from security and safety perspective.
* Ensure school daily operation comply with local regulation.
* Direct compliance programs and assure site compliance with all state and local regulatory requirements.
* Execute procedures to implement environmental, safety, health, security and hygiene control programs.
* Develop and implement continuous improvement for EHSS programs and performance.
* Ensure that employees comply with safety rules and regulations.
* Ensure systems are in place to address and monitor on a regular basis.
* Provide professional problem-solving input, guidance and advice to both short term and long-term issues.
* Actively and visibly participate in site walks and audits having the confidence to identify and address risks in real time and halt hazardous practices in a collaborative, professional way.
* To balance a reactive and proactive EHS approach which benefits the whole school community and stakeholders
* Provide timely information and guidance for the leadership including EHSS performance trends, root cause corrective actions for accidents or near misses; and support in development and implementation of strategic action plans to achieve.
* Communications and relations: Provide timely and effective communication with senior leadership, site leaders, staff and associates Support with talent and succession planning and internal coaching programme as required.
* Health and Safety practices.
* Recommend safe practice of operating procedures when handling equipment and facilities.
* Current and continuing commitment to Equal Opportunity and Occupational Safety and Health/ Workplace Health & Safety in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
* Active member of Food committee.
* Enhance employee Well-being initiatives and work with academic peers to foster new ideas.
* Actively participate in any related training held by the school.
* Other duties as assigned by the Bursar.
* Any other duties commensurate with the post

The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate consultation in the light of business needs.

PREFERRED APTITUDES
* Demonstrating practice that represents the five core values of Wellington at all times (courage, integrity, kindness, respect and responsibility)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to communicate effectively with different types of people and in cross-culture environment
* Strong passion for the education industry
* Strong track record of solving complex problems, strategic thinking and delivering significant impact.
* Proven ability to work with metrics, numbers and trends, and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis.
* Personal Integrity, accountability and credibility
* Strong mindset for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations.
* A helpful, proactive demeanor and a strive for excellence

As an employer of choice, Wellington College China is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCC fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.