As a Health and Safety Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Health & Safety team, who provide advice and guidance to managers, employees, volunteers and third parties across our two zoo sites, as well as national and international off-site activities. You’ll help ZSL maintain a safe place of work through effective collaboration with colleagues and service partners, ensuring that health and safety practices are consistently applied in line with ZSL policies and procedures.
This is a varied and hands-on role, primarily focused on supporting our UK operations. You’ll coordinate a range of Health & Safety activities, including managing third-party relationships, administering internal communication systems, organising Occupational Health services and vaccination clinics, coordinating H&S training, and carrying out workplace inspections. You’ll also support a range of wider Health & Safety initiatives, helping to drive efficiency, promote best practice and ensure effective processes across the department and the wider organisation.
This is a full-time, on-site position, working 37.5 hours per week at London Zoo. The role will also require occasional travel to Whipsnade Zoo.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote a Positive Safety Culture: Support colleagues across ZSL to meet their Health & Safety responsibilities in line with policies and procedures.
- Coordinate H&S Training: Coordinate essential training, inductions, Health Surveillance and vaccination clinics.
- Support Workplace Safety: Assist with contractor management, permits, site inductions, food safety checks and workplace inspections.
- Manage H&S Systems & Data: Maintain H&S systems and information, including the inbox, EHS software, incident data, reporting and intranet content.
- Coordinate H&S Activities: Provide administrative support to the H&S team, working across ZSL to improve communication, reporting and emergency preparedness.
About You
- Experience working in a Health & Safety environment, with a basic understanding of H&S compliance and the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
- Highly organised and detail-focused, with experience coordinating activities, managing files and prioritising workloads in a busy environment.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven experience supporting large teams, coordinating training, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, producing reports and working with contractors.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines, with a proactive approach and a strong commitment to ZSL’s values, safeguarding, equality and diversity.
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including confirmation of your right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
ZSL recognises that conservation is one of the least diverse sectors, and we actively encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of underrepresented communities. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage.
About Us
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What We Offer?
Alongside the opportunity to do purpose-driven work that helps create a world where wildlife thrives, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working options
- 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, increasing with service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Life assurance from day one (for eligible employees)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Access to our staff Equality Networks
- Complimentary London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo tickets, plus retail discounts
- Cycle2Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans (for eligible London-based employees)
You can find the full details of our benefits in the attached Benefits Guide.
We may close this role early or extend the closing date due to the number of applications we receive, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We anonymise applications until interview stage to ensure a fair hiring process. It’s important to highlight your unique skills, experience, and knowledge. Over reliance on AI-generated content may miss key criteria outlined in the job description and reduce the effectiveness of your application.
If you have any questions about this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with our recruitment team at – [email protected]
Health & Safety Coordinator in London employer: ZSL
ZSL is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the iconic London Zoo, where you can contribute to the conservation of endangered ectotherms while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a strong focus on employee development through training and mentorship, alongside generous benefits such as flexible working options and a contributory pension scheme, ZSL fosters a fulfilling environment for those passionate about wildlife and conservation.
