Theresa Linton

Highly motivated Health & Safety professional, with NEBOSH General Cert including credit. Presently reporting to The Operations Director across a variety of sites, with strong experience supporting complex environments where most tasks are high‑priority and time‑sensitive; accountable for all aspects of health & safety management, business continuity, incident investigations, audits and ensuring to meet the needs of given objectives; proficient in monitoring, recording and evaluating requirements and outcomes for all areas of responsibility. Previously given favourable written feedback for tasks undertaken; highly commended by previous employers.

Always establishes a professional and flexible approach to work and eager to develop new skills. Able to build strong working relationships at every level and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team; demonstrates initiative.

Health, safety and business continuity Advisor at Brunel Academies Trust (2022-12 – Present)

Enhancing safety standards and creating safer spaces, with clear communication and solutions‑focused approach, strengthened by strong partnerships and formal recognition from local fire service inspector.

• Compliance of all sites/provisions, including fleet.
• Identify relevant / changes to legislative requirements.
• Identify, monitor, record, investigate & report Health & Safety issues – such as poor practice, housekeeping, non-compliance, Fire safety, concerns relating to asbestos etc, & recommend corrective / preventive measures. Feed-back on suitability of controls in place.
• Analysing data.
• Submit quarterly management reports relating to Health & Safety, compliance, incidents and trends.
• Collaborative liaisons with Heads of provision – offering support and guidance on H&S.
• Collaborative liaison with Head of Estates / Facilities Manager and Facilities Administrator to implement practical and effective methods for preventative and remedial H&S measures and to identify / manage risks to business continuity.
• Collaborative liaisons with all provision's site technician (care taker / site manager).
• Manage heavily competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• Site visits, inspections and audits.
• Risk assessments & SSOW.
• Create & manage Fire / Asbestos management plans and other relevant H&S documents.
• Attend Company Meetings relating to Health and safety.
• Support key members of staff in all Health, safety and business continuity matters.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, contractors, business suppliers and monitor H&S performance.
• H&S induction for Brunel central employees.
• Prioritise & manage work load whilst working collaboratively and effectively across all teams ensuring high levels of professionalism and quality in all areas.
• Many other duties as required.

Health & Safety, Quality & Training, including HR admin at FastLink Data Cables (2017-02 – 2022-11)

• Control & Maintain company Risk Assessments / compliance and report all H&S issues / concerns
• Submit monthly management reports relating to Health & Safety, company systems, compliance, incidents, project results and quality assurance
• Identify relevant legislative requirements
• Ensure all company Policies, Procedures, Safe Systems of Work and Work Instructions are documented & implemented
• Assist HR / Operations Director – various duties
• Maintain quality management system and BSI accreditation (ISO 9001:2015)
• Various other duties

Learning Mentor (LMP Unit) at Uplands School (2014-03 – 2017-02)

Learning Support Assistant at Nova Hreod (2013-11 – 2014-03)

Employability Trainer at Campbell Page (2013-09 – 2013-11)

Lead Teaching Assistant at Swindon Academy (2006-04 – 2013-09)

MOD Trained at Electronic Assembly (1984-01 – 1994-01)

NEBOSH General Certification including Credit in Health & Safety (2022)

NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning DIPLOMA (2014)

Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics, Literacy, Computers (2014)

NVQ2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (2010)

GCSE Mathematics in Mathematics (2009)

ECDL part 1 & 2 in IT (2004)

O Level & CSEs in General Education – Hugh Faringdon RC Secondary School Reading (1979 – 1984)