Health and Safety Officer

St Lukes Hospice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a passionate Health & Safety Officer to develop policies, conduct risk assessments, and deliver training. This part-time role requires expertise in UK health & safety legislation and experience in advisory roles, preferably in healthcare or hospice settings. Join a supportive team where your contribution to safety and wellbeing makes a real difference. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, with a closing date of January 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety advisory roles, ideally in healthcare or hospice settings.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.
• Skilled in training delivery and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review health & safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct and advise on risk assessments and audits across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Deliver engaging Health and Safety training.
• Investigate incidents and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Foster a culture of openness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Risk assessment skills

Training delivery

Education

IOSH Diploma 1 or equivalent

Job description

Health & Safety Officer

£18,664.20 (£31,107 FTE) Per Annum

Plymouth, Devon

Part-Time (22.5 Hours per week)

Permanent

Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant environments? St Lukes Hospice is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to lead and support our commitment to safety for patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and review health & safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct and advise on risk assessments and audits across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Deliver engaging Health and Safety training.
• Investigate incidents and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Foster a culture of openness and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

• IOSH Diploma 1 or equivalent
• Experience in health & safety advisory roles, ideally in healthcare or hospice settings.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.
• Skilled in training delivery and risk assessment.

Why join us?

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring safety and wellbeing across our organisation, working with a supportive team that values compassion, respect, integrity, and professionalism.

Equal Opportunities

Were an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications - not background or personal circumstances.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: Sunday 11 January 2026

1st Interview Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026 & Wednesday 21 January 2026

2nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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