1 YEAR FIXED CONTRACT – MATERNITY COVER

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Health & Safety Coordinator to join our team on a 1-year fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. In this key role, you will ensure health, safety, and site service procedures are effectively implemented and maintained.
You will lead inspections, manage safety records, coordinate inductions, and support emergency response, while also overseeing utilities, maintenance schedules, and waste management. This is a hands-on role requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to work confidently with staff, contractors, and external partners to maintain a safe and compliant site.

YOUR PRIMARY SKILLS:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong administrative skills.
• Knowledgeable in current health and safety legislation and best practices.
• A confident communicator with the ability to lead meetings and engage with staff across all departments.
• Good I.T skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, good organisational and communication skills
• Proactive in identifying risks and ensuring follow-up actions are taken.
• Experienced in handling audits, inspections, and emergency procedures.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of site-wide safety protocols.
• Essential: Knowledge of Business Administration and Health & Safety
• Desirable: Knowledge of Agricultural Industry would be of benefit (but not essential)

What we can offer you:

• Working basic 37.0 hours per week with a competitive salary and benefits including:
• Fixed Term Position – 1 year Maternity cover
• Competitive Salary
• Generous company pension
• Private healthcare
• Incentive scheme
• Minimum 25 days annual leave
• Active Employee Training Program provides continuous professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Based at Ickleton, south of Cambridge, off the M11

• Lead the implementation and communication of Health & Safety policies, ensuring compliance across the site. This includes chairing safety committee meetings, overseeing audits, and managing emergency response teams such as First Aid, Fire Warden and the Spillage Response Team.
• Provide comprehensive H&S administrative support, maintaining databases for contractor approvals, public liability, risk assessments, COSHH, MSDS, and all certifications.
• Conduct and track inspections across the site, including housekeeping, DSE, ladder/pallet racking, dust and noise monitoring, and fit testing for RPE and hearing protection.
• Coordinate H&S inductions and maintain records for all contractors, students, and site visitors, while supporting safety planning for new facilities and research projects.
• Manage site services including utilities (electricity, gas, water, heat pump systems), waste streams (recycling, hazardous, WEEE), and coordinate service contracts and maintenance schedules. Liaise with external providers for specialist waste disposal.
• Oversee the H&S budget, including invoice processing and procurement for related supplies and services.