About the job
About the School Travel Forum
The School Travel Forum (STF) is the leading professional association for organisations providing educational visits, study tours and school travel services in the UK. For over 20 years, STF has supported the educational travel sector by promoting the highest standards of health and safety, quality and professionalism. The STF works with schools, teachers and travel providers to develop and maintain safety standards, provide support and training, and promote best practice throughout the industry. The organisation is also the awarding body for the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, endorsed by the Department for Education.
About the Role
The School Travel Forum is seeking a relationship-focused Health and Safety Manager to support the CEO, Committee and members on all health and safety matters, including the STF Handbook and training.
Reports to: CEO
Responsibilities
- Maintain all STF health and safety documents, including the STF Handbook, Technical Guides and Information Notes.
- Overseeing and supporting STF Members in meeting Safety Management Standards
- Supporting compliance with the STF Handbook and Code of Practice
- Promoting best practice health and safety management across the membership
- Supporting the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) principles within the sector
- Manage all aspects of the STF External Audit through Intertek Checkpoint, including holding moderation meetings with Intertek Checkpoint to ensure the process runs smoothly.
- Monitor and support members in completing their audits and resolving non-compliance issues promptly.
- Investigating health and safety related complaints and reporting recommendations and outcomes to the CEO.
- Plan, implement and maintain high-quality training sessions on health and safety topics for STF members.
- Manage the onboarding of new Non-Assured Members to the STF.
- Responsible for relationship management with external health and safety advisors
- Supporting engagement with the LOtC Quality Badge Committee
- Support the CEO in reviewing and agreeing partnership agreements with third-party providers of health and safety advice and information.
- Develop effective processes for reporting data on compliance issues, complaints and support-line enquiries.
- Provide accurate and timely management reporting for Committee Meetings.
- Attend meetings relevant to the role, including, but not limited to, STF Committee meetings, CLOtC Quality Badge meetings and Intertek Moderation meetings.
About You
• An essential background in the travel industry
• A good understanding of tour operators’ legal responsibilities for health and safety.
• A positive, flexible and supportive approach, with a strong focus on members and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• A confident influencer with experience of collaborating with external stakeholders.
• An understanding of the UK Package Travel Regulations
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
Contract and Working Arrangements
Self-employed contract. Three days per week (21 hours). £240 per day, reviewed annually. Reasonable business expenses reimbursed. Monthly payment on invoice.
To Apply
Advert Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026.
Application Process
- To apply please submit your CV and Supporting Statement demonstrating how you would add value to this role and our members to info@schooltravelforum.com
- We will not consider applications without a supporting statement.
- We are unable to provide feedback at shortlisting stage.
