Safety & Insurance Assistant

Disabled Workers Co-operative; Cannock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cannock is seeking a part-time Safety & Insurance Assistant to provide administrative support to the Risk Team. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, office experience, and valid GCSEs in Maths and English. Health & Safety knowledge is a plus. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and local government pension.

Benefits

Flexitime Scheme

Casual Car User Allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Leisure Centre Membership

23 days holiday (26 after 5 years)

Cycle Scheme

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above are required.
• Experience in an office environment is essential.
• Health & Safety knowledge would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Risk Team.
• Assist in Health & Safety and Insurance functions.
• Communicate with various departments and external bodies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Office environment experience

Basic Health & Safety knowledge

IT skills for correspondence

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above

Job description

Safety & Insurance Assistant (viewed16 times)

CompanyName: Cannock Chase Council

JobLocation: Cannock

JobStatus: Part Time

JobDescription :
Safety & Insurance Assistant

Grade D: £25,989 - £28,142 pro-rata

Post Number: RF312

Permanent - 20 Hours per week

Benefits to you:

• Flexitime Scheme
• Casual Car User Allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
• 23 days holiday and 26 after 5 years continuous service (pro-rata)
• Cycle Scheme
• Free Car Parking

An opportunity has arisen to join our Risk Team to support the Health & Safety and Insurance functions. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to both teams as well as providing some basic technical advice and guidance to employees of the council on Health & Safety matters. The role is diverse, and you will have contact with many departments and also outside bodies such as the Health & Safety Executive and Insurance companies, as well as members of the Public at times.

Some Health & Safety knowledge would be an advantage but training to IOSH Managing Safely level will be provided to the candidate if required. The successful candidate must have GCSE’s in Maths and English at Grade C or above or equivalent vocational or academic experience.

You should have experience of working in an office environment involving telephone calls, writing letters, filing and you must have good interpersonal skills. Experience of working in an insurance/health & safety environment would be advantageous. You will need IT skills sufficient to compose letters and respond to emails and you must have the ability to act on your own initiative within the parameters of the role.

Job Requirements/
Application Instructions:
If you would like an informal discussion about this role please contact Stephen Baddeley, Chief Internal Auditor & Risk Manager on 01543 464415 or [e-mail]

To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login

Alternatively, please telephone [phone] or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail [e-mail] quoting post number RF312.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 17th August 2025.

THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Address: Risk Team
Cannock Chase Council
Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road
Cannock
WS Walsall
WS11 1BG

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