Health and Safety Officer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in community services seeks a Health and Safety Officer in London. The role involves supporting staff with Health, Safety, and Wellbeing queries, managing risks, and contributing to HR service improvements. Offering a balanced workweek and generous benefits, this position is essential for maintaining workplace safety.

Benefits

Generous company benefits

35-hour workweek with two days in the office

Qualifications

• Experience advising on health and safety risks including Display Screen Equipment.
• Recognised Health & Safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review risk assessments and advise on risk mitigation.
• Maintain staff data on the Oracle HR system.
• Support HR queries and Occupational Health referrals.

Skills

Advising on health and safety risks

Risk mitigation

HR support

Managing lone worker safety

Education

Health & Safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH)

Job description

Health and Safety Officer, London (City of London)

Client:

Hays

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Your new company

Hays is working with a nationally leading organisation with a rich heritage and a commitment to serving people of all backgrounds. The organisation plays a vital role in community life, offering worship, outreach, and pastoral care across the country and beyond.

Your new role

As part of the HR operations team, you will provide proactive and professional support to staff and managers. You will be the main contact for Health, Safety, and Wellbeing queries, working closely with the Health & Safety specialist and the Learning & Wellbeing lead.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing risk assessments, requesting additional information, and advising on risk mitigation, including reasonable adjustments and equipment needs;
• Advising staff on overseas travel risks;
• Managing lone worker safety devices used by the NCIs;
• Administering the Health Cash Plan scheme;
• Responding to HR queries via email, phone, and team chat;
• Maintaining staff data on Oracle HR system, processing payroll changes, and ensuring accurate records;
• Advising staff and managers on HR policies and procedures;
• Supporting ER casework and Occupational Health referrals;
• Contributing to HR service improvements through technology and process streamlining.

Requirements:

• Experience advising on health and safety risks, including Display Screen Equipment, lone working, and overseas travel;
• Recognised Health & Safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely).

Benefits:

Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with two days in the office, along with a range of generous company benefits.

Next steps:

If interested, click 'apply now' to send your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't suitable, please reach out for other opportunities.

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