Health & Safety Coordinator
- Recruiter
- British Heart Foundation
- Location
- Northamptonshire
- Salary
- Up to £24000 per annum + benefits
- Posted
- 19 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 02 Apr 2018
- Ref
- 4279 (700060)
- Function
- Human Resources
- Sector
- Health & Medical
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Since 1961, our research has transformed the way we prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease. And we've saved countless lives along the way. That's what keeps us going.
About the role
We've implemented an organisational strategy which sets out the aim to become a World Class Organisation. Part of this goal is to ensure we provide a workplace in which our people feel safe, secure and enabled to adopt a healthy lifestyle. This is more than just meeting our legal obligations for health, safety and welfare; it's about creating a culture and environment to support and care for our people who do so much great work in helping us in our mission to win the fight against cardiovascular disease.
As the Health & Safety Coordinator you'll play a vital role in supporting this important cultural change programme by assisting the H&S Team to set-up and maintain the key systems and processes required to underpin the BHF's safety management arrangements.
About you
You'll have strong administration experience, with the ability to support at a senior level. With previous experience coordinating activities within teams and experience of actively following up actions and delivery to ensure skills and working practice are embedded you'll have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to deal with a variety of internal & external stakeholders. Strong time management, being highly organised and proficient with MS Office is essential.
The successful applicant will hold or be willing to achieve a qualification in general Health and Safety management, e.g. NEBOSH Certificate or NVQ3 in Safety and hold or be willing to attain Associate Member status of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
How to apply
To apply for this role please click through to our website for further details. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role's criteria.
First stage interviews are due to be held on 9th April 2018.
British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.
About the role
We've implemented an organisational strategy which sets out the aim to become a World Class Organisation. Part of this goal is to ensure we provide a workplace in which our people feel safe, secure and enabled to adopt a healthy lifestyle. This is more than just meeting our legal obligations for health, safety and welfare; it's about creating a culture and environment to support and care for our people who do so much great work in helping us in our mission to win the fight against cardiovascular disease.
As the Health & Safety Coordinator you'll play a vital role in supporting this important cultural change programme by assisting the H&S Team to set-up and maintain the key systems and processes required to underpin the BHF's safety management arrangements.
About you
You'll have strong administration experience, with the ability to support at a senior level. With previous experience coordinating activities within teams and experience of actively following up actions and delivery to ensure skills and working practice are embedded you'll have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to deal with a variety of internal & external stakeholders. Strong time management, being highly organised and proficient with MS Office is essential.
The successful applicant will hold or be willing to achieve a qualification in general Health and Safety management, e.g. NEBOSH Certificate or NVQ3 in Safety and hold or be willing to attain Associate Member status of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
How to apply
To apply for this role please click through to our website for further details. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role's criteria.
First stage interviews are due to be held on 9th April 2018.
British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.