Coordinator - Health & Safety, Fire

YMCA England & Wales; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Health & Safety & Fire Safety Support Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This exciting full-time role involves assisting in the safety management of the organization, fostering collaborative relationships, and implementing safety protocols. With a commitment to inclusivity and community well-being, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference. If you are passionate about safety and looking to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

EAP & Doctorline

Rewards & Discounts

Birthday and Wellbeing day off

Leave & Support

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Experience in Health & Safety management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring safety for all individuals within the organization.
• Support Health & Safety initiatives and compliance tasks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Health & Safety Management

Fire Safety Management

Education

Relevant Health & Safety Certification

Job description

Location: Hybrid with travel across Herts, Beds & Bucks

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Health & Safety & Fire Safety Support Coordinator to join our Place & Environment team. This role will provide key support whilst working alongside our highly experienced Health and Safety Team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Head of Health & Safety, Fire and Lead Coordinator in ensuring the safety of all individuals within One YMCA.
2. Foster strong, collaborative relationships across all areas of the organisation, driving engagement and a culture of safety.
3. Administer and support the Health & Safety and Fire Safety initiatives and programme of work.
4. Provide day-to-day support for health and safety management tasks, ensuring compliance and best practices.
5. Play a crucial role in the continued development of safety protocols and ensure they are effectively communicated and implemented.

Requirements:

1. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of people.
2. Experience in Health & Safety and/or Fire Safety management (preferred, but not essential).
3. A proactive and inclusive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
4. Ability to assist in the administration of safety programmes, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
5. Access to a vehicle for travel in the course of your work, along with suitable business insurance to cover work-related travel.

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of everyone at One YMCA. If you’re passionate about safety and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

At One YMCA, we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

This is a Full Time role.

Hours per week: 37.5

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

About Us

One YMCA and its subsidiaries, the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts, Beds and Bucks that reach over 135,000 individuals annually.

These include:

• Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
• Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
• Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
• Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
• Family support through a network of children’s and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford
• Therapeutic and non-therapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
• Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire
• Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
• Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 11-19 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund

Our Values

We champion RESPECT so everyone can belong.

We show COMPASSION so everyone can contribute.

We inspire GROWTH so everyone can thrive.

Benefits:

• Health Cash Plan: Covers healthcare expenses from optical and dental care to therapy treatments. Shared pot for children included.
• EAP & Doctorline: Confidential help and advice line (24 hours) on medical, legal, and domestic issues.
• Rewards & Discounts: Special offers from hundreds of leading online and high street retailers & Discounts on gym memberships.
• Birthday and Wellbeing day off: One day additional leave day for every year of service up to 5 days.
• Leave & Support: Support for your child, IVF treatment, and through challenging times.
• Training & Development: with a clear pathway for you to grow.