Health and Safety Administrator

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension (People's Pension)

Discounts

Professional development

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Health and Safety Administrator to join its Health and Safety team at Bedford College. This role is based at the Cauldwell Street Campus in Bedford and offers a permanent, full-time contract.

You will provide administrative support, manage health and safety data and records, coordinate audits and reporting, and assist with campus wide compliance activities. The role requires attention to detail, strong IT skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and data management in a professional setting.
• Ability to produce reports, correspondence and business documents.
• Strong IT, MS Office proficiency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Administration & Coordination – provide administrative support to the Health and Safety team, managing enquiries, diaries, meetings and documentation.
• Compliance Systems & Data Management – maintain health and safety databases and reporting records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Health & Safety Support & Record Keeping – assist with audits, inspections, training activities, incident reviews and management information.

Skills

Administration

Data management

Reporting

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 IT

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Health and Safety Administrator

Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,552 and £26,754 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Health and Safety Administrator to join our Health and Safety department at The Bedford College Group.

• Health & Safety Administration & Coordination - Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Health and Safety team, managing enquiries, inboxes, diaries, meetings, correspondence, reports and documentation to ensure the efficient operation of the service.
• Compliance Systems & Data Management - Maintain and monitor health and safety systems and databases, including Smartlog, I-Trent and accident reporting records, ensuring data accuracy, compliance monitoring, account management and timely reporting of concerns.
• Health & Safety Support & Record Keeping - Assist with audits, inspections, accident reviews, training activities, visit and trip processes, and the preparation of statistical reports, minutes and management information to support organisational compliance and performance.
• Resource, Equipment & Process Administration - Manage first aid equipment stocks, first aider records, DSE claims, Lone Worker Monitoring (LMT) handsets, and other operational processes, ensuring records are accurate and services are delivered effectively.
• Professional Standards & College Responsibilities - Support activities across multiple campuses, participate in College events and compliance activities, and promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and continuous professional development in line with College policies and values.

About you:

• Qualifications & Technical Proficiency - Holds Level 2 qualifications in IT, English and Maths, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to produce professional reports, correspondence and business documents.
• Administration, Data Management & Analytical Skills - Experienced in managing data accurately, producing reports, maintaining records, analysing information, and supporting administrative processes through excellent organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Communication, Customer Service & Relationship Building - Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, works effectively with diverse stakeholders, provides high-quality customer service, and builds positive professional relationships at all levels.
• Professionalism, Organisation & Performance - Able to prioritise workloads, work independently or collaboratively, handle confidential information appropriately, adapt to changing demands, and consistently deliver high standards of performance.
• College Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility - Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, health and safety, and The Bedford College Group's values, with the flexibility to travel between campuses, adjust working hours when required, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.