Health & Safety Assistant

EA First Compass House; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious educational institution in Cambridge as a Health & Safety Assistant, where you will support the Health & Safety Manager in fostering a robust safety culture. Contribute to compliance, training, and promoting best practices in a collaborative environment, emphasizing your experience in fire safety and health & safety regulations.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team atmosphere

Beautiful working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety environment.
• Specific experience in Fire Safety is essential.
• Desire to develop further in the field.

Responsibilities

• Support Health & Safety Manager in safety protocols and risk assessments.
• Communicate health and safety information effectively across school.
• Collaborate with departments to promote safe working practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Proactive

Education

Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH)

Job description

Join one of Cambridge's most prestigious schools as a Health & Safety Assistant, supporting a safe and thriving environment for students, staff, and visitors. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and dedicated individual to contribute to a strong safety culture in an inspiring educational setting.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, you will assist in all operational and audit aspects related to the health and safety of the school premises. You will play a vital role in ensuring compliance, improving awareness, and promoting safe working practices across all departments.

• Support the Health & Safety Manager in delivering and monitoring safety protocols, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
• Communicate essential health and safety information clearly and effectively to employees across the school.
• Collaborate with various departments to promote best practices and identify safe, practical working methods.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to a positive culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a Health & Safety environment.
• Specific experience in Fire Safety is essential.
• A genuine interest in health and safety with a desire to develop further in the field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH) or willingness to work towards them would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting is desirable

• Work in a supportive, values-led environment at a highly respected educational institution.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• A welcoming and collaborative team atmosphere.
• Beautiful working environment in the heart of Cambridge.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.