Health and Safety Management System Coordinator

Health and Safety Management System Coordinator (12-Month FTC)
Salary: £40,000
Location: UK-wide - REMOTE

Are you ready to lead the development and implementation of robust health and safety management systems across a diverse organisation?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team at a large educational institution dedicated to fostering a safe and compliant environment across multiple sites within the education and care sector.

As the Health and Safety Management System Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies, procedures, and standards aligned with ISO 45001 accreditation.
• Act as the 'Competent Person' for health and safety, providing expert guidance and support to senior leaders and operational teams.
• Oversee risk assessments, safety audits, and investigations, ensuring effective risk management and mitigation.
• Facilitate and deliver safety training, coaching, and awareness initiatives to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Support ISO 45001 audits, internal safety forums, and contribute to ongoing quality assurance activities.

The successful candidate will possess:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, with experience in developing or managing management systems.
• Proven ability to lead health and safety initiatives within complex environments, ideally within education or care sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, risk assessment processes, and ISO standards.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation.

For further information and to apply, please contact Matthew Burton at or call (phone number removed)

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