This coordinator post sits within the facilities and health and safety function of Operose Health, supporting the Head of Facilities, Health and Safety across the organisation's estate. The work centres on keeping sites compliant with statutory duties, from managing the external audit contractor to carrying out and reviewing fire and legionella risk assessments. It also covers incident follow-up, health and safety champion workshops and upkeep of compliance documents. Prior experience in healthcare or another regulated setting is preferred but not required.
What the job involves
- Coordinate and manage the external health and safety audit contractor, ensuring audits finish on time with accurate, actionable reports
- Undertake fire, legionella and general health and safety risk assessments under the guidance of the Head of Facilities, Health and Safety
- Review risk assessments to identify next steps and remedial actions, and create and manage action plans
- Work with the facilities team to maintain and improve compliance with statutory requirements at all estate locations
- Provide facilities, health and safety administrative support, including record-keeping, reporting and coordination of activities
- Help coordinate the health and safety champion programme and staff workshops as needed
- Manage health and safety incidents, accidents and near misses, including documentation, investigation and corrective actions
- Maintain and review health and safety documentation so it is current, legally compliant and ready for audit
What’s required
Experience
- Proven experience in facilities management or health and safety coordination
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulation, including risk assessments, fire safety, legionella control and compliance requirements
- Ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing risk assessments, action plans and audit reports
- Effective written and verbal communication, including working with teams and external contractors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software for tracking and reporting
Nice to have
- Experience in a healthcare or regulated setting
What’s offered
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
- Bespoke learning management system with annual formative clinical assessments to support competency development
- Opportunities to specialise and develop across an at-scale primary care provider
- Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel season ticket loans
- Discount cards
- Employee wellbeing services, including yoga videos and a wellbeing app
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
