Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator in Macclesfield

This is a 2-year fixed term position and is based at the SKAO Headquarters at Jodrell Bank, Cheshire, UK.

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator is a dedicated operational support to ensure health, safety, and wellbeing systems are consistently delivered, compliant and effective, enabling strategic focus and reducing organisational risk.

The Role

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator will provide help and advice to drive best in class performance. The post holder will support the Head of H&S to advance a culture of Health & Safety compliance throughout SKAO, supporting the planning and implementation of key initiatives and programmes.

The role will ensure a H&S compliant work environment for every member of staff, visitor and contractor at HQ, providing technical and wellbeing expertise, support safety processes for our operational facilities, and ensure proper reporting practices of all H&S related matters.

We welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities, especially those from member countries. However, for this role visa and relocation support will not be available and applicants must be able to comply with the terms of a UK based local contract.

Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties

• Work under the direction of the Head of H&S to achieve the SKAO objectives.
• Assist and drive plans for Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) related activities to ensure the organisation achieves excellent levels of HS&W.
• Effectively maintain accident report files, incident files, accident investigations, corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence, and other related safety concerns.
• Coordinate the delivery of Monthly HS&W reporting.
• Review and develop necessary HS&W documents (risk assessments, management plans, procedures and communications).
• Develop and maintain the HS&W management systems. Review HS&W requests to ensure staff are provided with appropriate HS&W support and advice.
• Review and update any actions from audits for timely closure.
• Undertake DSE assessments for those working at GHQ.
• Undertake risk assessments for vulnerable persons at GHQ.
• Coordinate training requirements for GHQ including first aid and fire marshal training.
• Coordinate first aid management across GHQ.
• Provide assistance in the event of a safety emergency.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Level 3 Occupational Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH Certificate
• TechIOSH or Associate IIRSM
• Demonstrable experience in role as H&S advisor or similar role
• Good level of Microsoft Office skills including Forms and SharePoint

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Level 3 Fire Safety Certificate
• ISO45001 and ISO45003 experience

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement

SKA Observatory recognises that our diversity is a strength. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, and diverse perspectives and ideas thrive. As such, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are at the core of SKA Observatory’s agenda.

Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background.

Women have traditionally been under-represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA Observatory welcomes and encourages female applicants.

Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable them to participate in the recruitment process, these will be provided.

SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries.