Are you passionate about improving safety standards across the construction industry? Do you have the expertise to inspire learners from operatives to directors? CITB is seeking a dynamic and experienced Health & Safety Lecturer to deliver high-impact training and qualifications to our adult commercial learners.
Role: Lecturer H&S
Hours of Work: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Grade: SC4
Target Salary: £53,303 per annum
Additional Benefits: Car Allowance £6,799
Special Requirements: The post holder will be eligible for either a company car or a car allowance in line with the grade for this role, subject to the vehicle nominated for business use complying with CITB’s Car Policy.
Location: Mobile
We are currently recruiting for two positions:
- Covering the Midlands (including Staffordshire, Luton and London)
- Covering the South of England (including London, Kent and Exeter)
Essential Qualifications: To deliver the Site Safety Plus suite of courses, trainers must hold at least one of the following:
- NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK)
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health
- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
- Level 3 (S)NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health
- Level 4 Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK)
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- Diploma Safety Management Level 6
- NCRQ in Occupational Health and Safety level 6
For new trainers, a current certificate at or above the level of the SSP course the trainer is delivering must have been achieved. For existing active trainers, there is no requirement to have a current SSP course achievement but must have demonstrable CPD records in lieu of a current course certificate.
Additional Qualifications Required
- A formal teaching/training qualification, equivalent to a Level 3 Award in education and training (AET)
- Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve within two years)
- Hold a Level 2 qualification or higher in English and maths or demonstrate proficiency at Level 2 or above through a recognised assessment in both subjects.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Trainers for the Site Safety Plus suite of courses must be able to demonstrate a minimum of three years occupational experience in a construction management role, through a verifiable CV. This means the CV must demonstrate the level of responsibility held by the applicant within a management role commensurate with the course(s) they wish to deliver. For the avoidance of doubt, experience must demonstrate accountability for site health and safety or site management/supervision.
- Excellent knowledge of current industry practices
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational and digital skills (Microsoft Office 365)
Desirable Criteria
- Higher-level construction-related qualification
- Higher-level education-related qualification
- Experience of apprenticeship delivery
What You’ll Get in Return:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- 3 additional days Christmas shutdown
- Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free onsite lunch when visiting CITB’s National Construction Colleges
- Free onsite parking at NCC sites
- 24/7 GP Services
- Professional development & funded training qualifications
- Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
- A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge
Why Join CITB
At CITB, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of construction. You’ll work with passionate professionals, benefit from ongoing development opportunities, and make a real impact on safety and skills across the industry.
Closing Date
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. A Basic DBS and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups Certificate (PVG) will be requested in the event of a successful application to this post.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.
During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Please note: It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.
