GENERAL INFORMATION

Salary
£29,303 - £31,061
Working Pattern
Full Time
Vacancy Approach
External
Location
Birmingham
Region
West Midlands
Closing Date
26-Sep-2025
Post Type
Fixed Term
Civil Service Grade
EO
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Job ID
9798

DESCRIPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Job description
Role: Health & Safety Co-Ordinator (EO)
Business: Office of Public Guardian (OPG)
Location: Birmingham, Victoria Square House
Grade: EO
Salary: £29,303
Contract Type: x1 Post. Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)
Minimum Hours: Full – time; 37 hours per week on site.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Well organised team player able to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines.
• Deliver a high level of customer service.
• Attention to detail with the ability to accurately record information across multiple platforms.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages, such as Outlook, Sharepoint, Excel and MS word.
• Previous line management experience

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Nebosh/IoSH Health & Safety Qualification or the desire to work towards gaining either or both qualifications.

JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHMENT

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  OPG Job Description - HS Co-Ordinator EO Sep 2025 Final.docx (Job Description Attachment)

EXPERIENCE

We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
Statement of Suitability

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate OPG’s Health and Safety activities, working proactively with the facilities management team and other business areas to ensure the organisation is compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as well as other legislative and departmental health and safety responsibilities.
• Act as a point of contact for all Health and Safety matter, escalating any issues to the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager that require further resolution.
• Support the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager regarding policy planning and performance with health and safety compliance consistent with HSE Managing for Health and Safety (HSG65) and MOJ policy.
• Support the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager in providing policy advice on all matters relating to H&S within OPG and liaising with the Health and Safety Manager as appropriate.
• Manage a best practice needs based approach in the procurement of H&S equipment assessing value for money procurement.
• Raise and maintain the profile of Health and Safety across the OPG, demonstrating best practice in all undertakings.
• Manage the Health and Safety Administration Officer ensuring that they are equiped with the skills and capabilities required to support the OPG Health and Safety team to deliver against its key objectives.
• Provide on-going coaching and development to fully support delivery of all Health and Safety functions throughout the organisation.
• Ensure safe systems of work are in place in line with Health and Safety legislation and OPG health and safety procedures, monitoring compliance with Health and Safety requirements and take remedial action to improve performance when necessary.
• Act as Incident Control Officer when required and conducting meetings on lessons learnt with other emergency responders.
• Manage the emergency responder lists and act as a point of contact for all, ensuring all such roles are adequately represented within the workplace. Attending other meetings / forums, as required, capturing, and escalating any concerns as they arise.
• Act as Incident Control Officer when required and conducting meetings on lessons learnt with other emergency responders.
• Build Knowledge and understanding of disability issues and how such affects staff in the workplace. Provide support on application/scope of reasonable adjustments and signposting staff or line manager to guidance and external agencies.Conduct investigation into accident or incident as required, promoting incident reporting and preventative measures/behaviours w
• appropriate.
• Communicate and build relationships with the organisation with regards Health and Safety matters via the various formats available.
• Identify risks and complete risk assessments and guidance for managers to assist them to do so within their teams and environment.Work
• ly with the Facilities Management Team providing support with their daily tasks when required and giving advice regarding H&S matters.
• Line Management of 1 Administrative Officer (AO) staff member within the Estates/Strategy & Central services Team