Health & Safety Coordinator

Zoological Society; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave + holidays

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Life assurance from day one

EAP & wellbeing support

Staff Equality Networks

Zoo tickets + discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Job summary

ZSL is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to support the Health & Safety team across our two zoo sites and national/off-site activities. This full‑time, on‑site role at London Zoo works 37.5 hours per week, with occasional travel to Whipsnade Zoo.

You will coordinate H&S training, contractor management, work with internal systems, and assist with inspections to promote a positive safety culture in line with ZSL policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health & Safety environment with basic compliance knowledge.
• Highly organised and detail-focused, with experience coordinating activities and workloads.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proven experience supporting large teams, coordinating training, agendas and minutes, producing reports.
• Able to work under pressure with a proactive approach and commitment to ZSL values.

Responsibilities

• Promote a Positive Safety Culture: support colleagues to meet H&S responsibilities in line with policies.
• Coordinate essential H&S training, inductions, surveillance and vaccination clinics.
• Support contractor management, permits, site inductions, safety checks and workplace inspections.
• Manage H&S systems and data, including inbox, EHS software, incident data, reporting and intranet content.
• Coordinate H&S activities and provide admin support to improve communication, reporting and emergency planning.

Skills

Health & Safety

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder communication

Training coordination

Contractor management

Report writing

Tools

EHS software

Job description

Purpose of the role

As a Health and Safety Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the Health & Safety team, who provide advice and guidance to managers, employees, volunteers and third parties across our two zoo sites, as well as national and international off-site activities. You'll help ZSL maintain a safe place of work through effective collaboration with colleagues and service partners, ensuring that health and safety practices are consistently applied in line with ZSL policies and procedures.

This is a varied and hands‑on role, primarily focused on supporting our UK operations. You'll coordinate a range of Health & Safety activities, including managing third‑party relationships, administering internal communication systems, organising Occupational Health services and vaccination clinics, coordinating H&S training, and carrying out workplace inspections. You'll also support a range of wider Health & Safety initiatives, helping to drive efficiency, promote best practice and ensure effective processes across the department and the wider organisation.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position, working 37.5 hours per week at London Zoo. The role will also require occasional travel to Whipsnade Zoo.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a Positive Safety Culture: Support colleagues across ZSL to meet their Health & Safety responsibilities in line with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate H&S Training: Coordinate essential training, inductions, Health Surveillance and vaccination clinics.
• Support Workplace Safety: Assist with contractor management, permits, site inductions, food safety checks and workplace inspections.
• Manage H&S Systems & Data: Maintain H&S systems and information, including the inbox, EHS software, incident data, reporting and intranet content.
• Coordinate H&S Activities: Provide administrative support to the H&S team, working across ZSL to improve communication, reporting and emergency preparedness.

About You

• Experience working in a Health & Safety environment, with a basic understanding of H&S compliance and the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
• Highly organised and detail-focused, with experience coordinating activities, managing files and prioritising workloads in a busy environment.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience supporting large teams, coordinating training, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, producing reports and working with contractors.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines, with a proactive approach and a strong commitment to ZSL's values, safeguarding, equality and diversity.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including confirmation of your right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

ZSL recognises that conservation is one of the least diverse sectors, and we actively encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of underrepresented communities. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage.

We're ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we're working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

What We Offer?

• Up to 12% contributory pension
• Flexible working options
• 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Life assurance from day one (for eligible employees)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Access to our staff Equality Networks
• Complimentary London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo tickets, plus retail discounts
• Cycle2Work scheme and interest‑free season ticket loans (for eligible London-based employees)

You can find the full details of our benefits in the attached Benefits Guide.

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If you have any questions about this role, we'd love to hear from you!

Please get in touch with our recruitment team at - [email protected]