Health and Safety Coordinator
Temporary
Location: the East of England
About the Role
Are you a health and safety professional looking to bring your expertise into a learning environment?
As a Health and Safety Coordinator with a further education provider, you'll support the organisation to maintain safe, compliant working and learning environments across its provision. You'll work alongside staff at all levels, offering practical guidance that keeps people safe without getting in the way of good teaching.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the day-to-day coordination of health and safety arrangements across the organisation.
- Carrying out and reviewing risk assessments, and advising on suitable control measures.
- Monitoring compliance with health and safety legislation and internal policy.
- Recording, investigating and reporting incidents, accidents and near misses.
- Advising staff and managers on safe working practices and promoting a positive safety culture.
- Maintaining accurate health and safety records and documentation.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A relevant health and safety qualification
- Practical knowledge of health and safety legislation and its application in the workplace
- Experience of carrying out risk assessments and compliance monitoring
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to advise staff at all levels
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience of working within an education or similar setting
- Experience of incident investigation and reporting
If you're ready to put your health and safety expertise to work in an environment where it helps both staff and learners, we'd love to hear from you.
Health and safety coordinator (Temporary) employer: Dovetail & Slate
Dovetail and Slate is an exceptional employer for those passionate about shaping the future of skilled trades. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer ongoing training, a supportive work culture, and generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise in Fabrication and Welding can truly make a difference in the lives of apprentices.
