Health and Safety Coordinator. Job in Burgess Hill Education & Training Jobs

Travail Employment Group; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected training provider is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to lead health and safety across their sites in Burgess Hill and Portchester. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, excellent communication skills, and experience in a training environment. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and a supportive culture focused on staff development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working patterns

Holiday entitlement

Parking on-site

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current health and safety legislation.
• Experience in a training or education environment is highly desirable.
• Professional and proactive approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Maintain health and safety management systems.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety checks.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Report Writing

Education

NEBOSH or NCRQ Diplomas

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Coordinator - Competitive salary - DOE, Burgess Hill (occasional travel to Portchester), 1-2 days per week, Permanent, Holiday, Parking on-site, Pension scheme

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Coordinator to lead on all aspects of health and safety across this well-established vocational training provider. Working across two centres, you will ensure the organisation maintains a robust and compliant Health & Safety Management System (HSMS), providing a safe and healthy environment for staff, learners, and visitors. This is a standalone role reporting to senior management, with support from subject matter experts across the business.

Responsibilities

• Leading on all health, safety, and environmental matters in line with current legislation
• Planning, implementing, and maintaining a robust H&S management system
• Creating and updating policies, procedures, and risk assessments across all activities
• Promoting a "safe working" culture across both centres
• Conducting regular visual risk assessments and facility safety checks
• Acting as the lead contact for external audits and regulatory bodies
• Maintaining all H&S records, reports, and documentation
• Supporting the delivery of health and safety training across teams
• Investigating incidents and recommending preventative actions
• Optionally delivering toolbox talks and contributing to internal audits

Requirements

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of current health and safety legislation, ideally supported by relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH or NCRQ Diplomas (or working towards). Experience within a training or education environment would be highly desirable, as would a background in stakeholder engagement or working across multiple sites. Strong organisation, communication, and report-writing skills are essential, alongside a professional and proactive approach.

This role could suit someone who has worked as a Health & Safety Officer, HSE Coordinator, or Risk & Compliance Advisor.

Company Information

This respected training provider is known for its supportive culture and dedication to delivering high-quality vocational and professional training. Operating across two centres, the company values collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence. The organisation offers a friendly team environment where staff development and wellbeing are prioritised.

Package

• Competitive salary - depending on experience
• Based in Burgess Hill with occasional travel to Portchester
• 1-2 days per week (flexible working patterns available)
• Permanent contract
• Holiday entitlement
• Parking on-site
• Pension scheme

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