Health, Safety and Environment Officer

UCAS; Prestbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

35-hour week

30 days annual leave

Onsite gym access

Free parking

Wellbeing programmes

Development opportunities

Job summary

UCAS Health, Safety and Environment Officer role at UCAS in Cheltenham. You will promote a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace in line with legislation and UCAS policies.

You will lead risk assessments, audits and incident investigations across Rosehill, Woburn House and offsite events, develop policies, provide training and support managers, and foster a positive safety culture. The role is full-time with hybrid working, 35 hours per week, and a strong focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related field (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Significant experience in health, safety and environmental roles.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and standards.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and investigations.
• Good communication and training delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional health, safety, and environmental support across all areas.
• Develop and maintain policies and processes for HSE risk management.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and audits at multiple UCAS locations.
• Identify, assess and mitigate workplace risks with effective controls.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Experience as HSE Officer or similar

Excellent communication skills

Training delivery skills

Report-writing skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

NEBOSH / IOSH or similar qualification

Job description

Keywords (e.g. Payroll Administrator, Birmingham)

Finance and Corporate Services - Legal Governance

Title

Health, Safety and Environment Officer

Contract Type

Full Time

About UCAS

UCAS is at the heart of connecting people to higher education.

UCAS is the world’s leading shared admissions service for higher education. We provide application services for UK universities and colleges as well as delivering a wide range of research, consultancy and advisory services to schools, colleges, careers services, professional bodies and employers.

We’re a successful and fast-growing organisation, which helps hundreds of thousands of people every year. We're committed to delivering a first-class service to all of our customers — they're at the heart of everything we do.

Our Finance and Corporate Services business unit is a fusion of multiple functions — financial planning and accounting, facilities and building management, procurement, corporate governance and performance, legal and compliance. The Finance Team also defines UCAS' financial strategy.

Contractual Hours

35.00

About the role

To promote, develop and maintain a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible working and learning environment across UCAS through compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations policies and best practice standards, to foster a positive safety culture that supports the wellbeing of employees, contractors, visitors and other stakeholders

Key accountabilities:

• Provide professional health, safety, and environmental support and advice across all business areas, ensuring a health and safety culture and support managers in fulfilling their health and safety responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain systems, policies, procedures and processes for the management of health and safety risks, and environmental impacts in the workplace to ensure the adherence to all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and agreed internal standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and audits at Rosehill, Woburn House and offsite events as required to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify, assess and mitigate workplace risks through effective monitoring and controls.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, prepare detailed reports and implement preventative measures. Ensuring the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences to meet statutory obligations.

For full job description, please see role profile attached.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Significant experience as an HSE Officer or similar role.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and standards.
• Significant experience conducting risk assessments, audits and investigations.
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills.
• Proven ability to influence and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Package

Salary - up to £40,000

• Purpose-driven workin acharity-led organisationconnecting people to education and opportunity
• Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies
• Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts
• 30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave
• Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools
• Onsite facilities including a subsidised gym, café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office
• Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders
• Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an extra-gratia bonus for going above and beyond

Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they tick every box. At UCAS we recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to delivering a fair and equitable recruitment process where applicants have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still apply.