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Health Safety Wellbeing Assistant
- Posted 27 June 2025
- Salary 120
- LocationPlymouth PL2 United Kingdom
- Job type Contract
- Sector Facilities & Environment
- ReferenceRQ1552162
Job description
5 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Assistant will provide vital technical and coordination support to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team.
• Working under the supervision of the Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, the post holder will assist with the delivery of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy by supporting project management, data analysis, and casework administration.
• The role requires excellent organisational skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing across the organisation.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Assist with managing and delivering Health, Safety and Wellbeing projects to agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Health, Safety and Wellbeing records, including monitoring incident reporting systems to ensure compliance with RIDDOR and other relevant legislation.
• Provide the first point of contact for users of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing management system, supporting system administration and user enquiries.
• Support the team in implementing, monitoring, and auditing Health, Safety and Wellbeing management standards to drive continual improvement.
• Prepare reports, capture meeting notes, and conduct research to inform service delivery and strategic planning.
• Manage and triage communications via the generic mailbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses or appropriate escalation.
• Promote a positive Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture, adhering to organisational values and challenging inappropriate behaviour.
• Assist with the preparation and updating of Health, Safety and Wellbeing documentation and guidance.
• Contribute to excellent customer service by liaising with internal teams and external partners.
Skills/Experience:
• Sound understanding of Health, Safety and Wellbeing legislation, policies, and management systems.
• Experience working with Health, Safety and Wellbeing electronic management systems and data reporting tools, including Microsoft 365 and Excel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Proven organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting Health, Safety and Wellbeing projects and producing clear, concise reports.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and recommend actions.
• Experience of working collaboratively within teams and supporting Health, Safety and Wellbeing practitioners.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 14/07/2025 @17:00.
• Level 3 qualification in IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH National General Certificate, or working towards.