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 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.
This is a 2-year fixed term position and is based at the SKAO Headquarters at Jodrell Bank, Cheshire, UK.
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, details of which may be accessed on SKAO's recruitment portal.
SKAO is committed to providing an inclusive and flexible working environment, meeting the requests of our Colleagues whilst also fulfilling the needs and objectives of the Observatory.
There may be occasions where this role requires the post holder to work across different time zones and, in line with SKAO policy, flexible working hours will be supported in agreement with the line manager.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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
- Level 3 Fire Safety Certificate
- ISO45001 and ISO45003 experience
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SKAO is an excellent employer that prioritises employee development and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in payroll. With flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to gain global exposure through training, employees can thrive in a collaborative environment while ensuring accurate payroll processing for UK and international teams.
