Health, Safety and Facilities Officer in Cambridge

The Health, Safety and Facilities Officer will support the delivery of a safe, compliant and well-maintained working environment across the organisation. The role provides day-to-day coordination of health and safety activities, facilities operations, statutory compliance and contractor management, helping to ensure that offices and related spaces are safe, efficient and fit for purpose for staff, visitors and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and delivery of health and safety processes across the organisation, helping maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, internal policies, the ARUK Health and Safety Management System and best practice.
• Maintain health and safety records, including DSE assessments, new and expectant mothers’ assessments, incident logs, training records, inspections, audit follow-up actions and related compliance documentation.
• Support the completion, review and tracking of risk assessments, safe systems of work, standard operating procedures, and other health and safety documentation.
• Assist with the coordination and documentation of internal audits, safety checks and workplace inspections, recording findings, tracking actions and escalating issues as required.
• Support the reporting, assessment and follow-up of accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying trends, assisting with investigations and helping to develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Provide administrative support for policy updates, system improvements, implementation activities, reports, data summaries and documentation to support assurance and compliance frameworks.
• Respond to general health and safety enquiries, providing routine guidance and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Manage and maintain digital systems including DSE platforms, incident reporting systems, facilities databases, lone working records and contractor-related records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Manage facilities JIRA requests, tracking and escalating workplace issues, including repairs, building fabric, environmental conditions and general maintenance.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, equipment servicing and service contracts, liaising with colleagues, suppliers and contractors to ensure buildings, office fabric and equipment are maintained in a safe and good state of repair.
• Liaise with external contractors and service providers, including cleaning, security, maintenance and repair services, arranging works, checking documentation, organising access and monitoring delivery against requirements.
• Provide day-to-day workplace support in response to staff requests relating to office space, equipment, lighting, heating, building issues, office housekeeping, meeting room readiness and general workplace functionality.
• Support business continuity, emergency preparedness and workplace response arrangements, including fire safety, first aid, evacuation processes and the day-to-day administration of the lone working system.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

• Experience in a health and safety, facilities, workplace or operations support role.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety principles and their practical application in an office or operational environment.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records, coordinating actions and managing administrative processes relating to compliance or facilities activities.
• Ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload, with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and external suppliers.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a wider team.
• A practical, customer-focused and solution-oriented approach to supporting workplace safety and facilities needs.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and high standards of service.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification/training.
• Experience of facilities management within a corporate environment desirable.
• A proactive and dependable approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.

Additional Information:

• As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs.
• Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
• Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.
• Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
• Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits.
• The closing date for applications is the 12th July 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed.
• We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
• Any offer of employment is subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
• Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply:

Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

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