Our Client
Harrow School is one of the world’s most prestigious independent schools, founded in 1572 and located on a 324-acre estate in north-west London. With over 800 pupils and a large staff body, the School is committed to delivering excellence in education, pastoral care and operational standards.
The Background
Harrow School required a Health and Safety Manager to lead compliance and safety strategy across its historic estate. The role demanded strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to embed best practice across academic, residential, and event operations.
Our Approach
Using our recruitment expertise, we delivered a thorough and targeted search solution.
Delivering a tailored recruitment campaign with full market coverage
Assessing candidates against technical and behavioural competencies
Providing a shortlist with detailed candidate and interview insights
The Outcome
We placed a Chartered Fellow of IOSH with extensive experience across education, events and estates. The appointment has strengthened Harrow’s compliance framework and enhanced safety culture across the School by delivering.
Compliance Leadership: Delivered statutory assurance and reporting aligned to new Audit and Risk Committee priorities.
Cultural Integration: Embedded safety practices across academic, residential and operational teams.
Strategic Oversight: Supported major school events and trip planning with proactive risk management.
Why Us?
At Irwin and Colton, permanent recruitment is about more than filling roles; it’s about finding professionals who drive performance and align with your culture.
Our service is efficient, targeted and built on deep sector expertise. Whether you're hiring for a single role or building out a team, we bring clarity, confidence, and results.
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