Health And Safety Officer

JR United Kingdom; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Health, Safety & Compliance Coordinator to join their team in Kendal. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for health and safety professionals to advance their careers in a dynamic and growing environment. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, assist in training delivery, and support the implementation of safety policies. With a structured career development path and exposure to diverse sectors in leisure and tourism, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Exposure to Various Sectors

Qualifications

• Experience in a health and safety-related role, preferably in property or retail.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing health and safety policies across the business.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventative measures.

Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Risk Assessment Abilities

Collaborative Working

Education

IOSH Managing Safely Certification

NEBOSH General Certificate Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Are you passionate about health and safety? Ready to advance your career?

D7 Recruitment is working with a leading employer in the leisure and tourism sector to find a dedicated Health, Safety & Compliance Coordinator for their Kendal office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a health and safety professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic and growing business environment.

As part of a collaborative team, you will be working closely with health and safety representatives across the business. This role provides the perfect platform to gain further expertise and progress into a management position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Health & Safety Policy Support: Assist with implementing and improving health and safety policies and procedures across the business.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure the business complies with legal and industry standards.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate incidents and near-misses, carry out root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures.
• Training Delivery: Assist with health and safety training and promote a proactive safety culture across the organisation.
• Legislative Knowledge: Stay up to date with relevant legislation and ensure practices are compliant.
• Collaborative Working: Work with various business teams to embed health and safety best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: health and safety-related role (preferably within property, retail, caravan parks, or visitor attractions).
• Qualifications:
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• A full UK driving licence.
• NEBOSH General Certificate Level 3 (or willingness to pursue this qualification).
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and risk assessment abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work collaboratively across various teams.

Desirable but not essential:

• Knowledge of ISO 45001 health and safety management systems.
• Familiarity with construction and maintenance safety, including CDM 2015.
• Project/Leadership experience or exposure to safety initiatives.

Why Join This Employer?

• Career Development: A structured path to progress into a management role.
• Dynamic Environment: Exposure to various sectors within leisure and tourism.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a collaborative and growth-focused team culture.