Health and Safety Administrative Assistant Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Administrative Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support the planning and development of key health and safety functions, promoting a positive culture across the organization. You will manage the administration of safety event reporting systems and provide crucial support to the Health and Safety team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital department while working flexibly within a supportive environment. If you have a passion for health and safety and a proactive approach, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the departmental business plan.
• Administer safety event electronic reporting system.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Health and Safety Management

Education

Level 2 standard of education (GCSE or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Health and Safety Administrative Assistant Contract: Permanent Working Hours: 37 Hours per week Salary: £27,269 £29,572 Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park Closing Date: 30th April 2025

• We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location
  
  

The Role You will part of a dedicated Health and Safety Department reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Advisor. You will assist with the planning, developing and organisation of key health and safety functions across the Service.

What You Will Be Working On Support the implementation of the departmental business plan. Promoting a positive H&S culture across the Service. Management and administration of the safety event electronic reporting system, review and monitor progress of all accident/safety event reports and investigation documents. Providing awareness on the use of the safety event electronic reporting system, including supporting and dealing with requests and query€s relating to system users. Prepare documentation, coordinate and disseminate documentation for Health and Safety related meetings and act as the minute€s secretary. Providing administrative support to the Health and Safety team. Undertake and co-ordinate initial information and data capture for safety events. Advising on H&S training, managing and co-ordinating its introduction. Compiling accident reports where required.

What Are We Looking For? It is an essential requirement to have proven experience of working both independently and as part of a busy team, a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and willing to work flexibly within the team and have knowledge of a Health and Safety management system. problem solving and decision making whilst working to exacting deadlines. We are looking for someone to support the Health and Safety team in the planning and development of the department strategy and support the implementation of the department business plan.

Eligibility To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you will have a Level 2 standard of education (GCSE or equivalent).

How to apply You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application. You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.