Health and Safety Coordinator Unipol

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to manage compliance and safety inspections. The role requires strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will help maintain a robust safety culture and enjoy various benefits, including generous holiday and pension schemes. This position is based on campus with opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing discounts

Personal Development courses

On-site childcare and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably in health and safety or property management.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in digital record-keeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health and safety inspections and routines.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance checks are up to date.
• Support the maintenance of a safety culture within the organisation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Digital record-keeping

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Location: Unipol Student Homes, 155-157 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 3ED.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role based on the university campus, with scope for hybrid working. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Role

Would you like to play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our offices and property portfolio? The Health and Safety Coordinator role involves coordinating health and safety and compliance inspections and routines, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all compliance checks are up to date. The successful candidate will work closely with the Health, Safety and Compliance Manager and the Operations Team to coordinate documentation, training records, incident reporting, and compliance monitoring. The Health and Safety Coordinator will provide essential support in maintaining a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health and safety and compliance inspections and routines
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all compliance checks are up to date
• Work closely with the Health, Safety and Compliance Manager and the Operations Team to coordinate documentation, training records, incident reporting, and compliance monitoring
• Support the maintenance of a strong safety culture within the organisation

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably within a health and safety or property management environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital record-keeping systems
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently and foster a culture of safety and compliance

Visa Eligibility

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our campus gym
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team and self-development courses
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes
• And much more!

Contact for queries

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Nikki Verity - Deputy Chief Executive

E: [e-mail]

W: www.unipol.org.uk

Unipol is a housing charity providing assistance in finding and supplying housing for students in Leeds, Nottingham and Bradford. All those working in Unipol are jointly employed by Unipol and the University of Leeds. Further details about Unipol can be found at www.unipol.org.uk

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum (Grade 5)