An exciting new opportunity has emerged within PortmanDentex to oversee health, safety, and fire safety standards across our business. This crucial role will be an integral part of our Clinical Safety Team, supporting the Head of Health, Safety & Quality in effectively meeting corporate governance responsibilities.
Take charge of coordinating key projects, ensuring statutory compliance, spearheading comprehensive training initiatives, and enhancing health and safety performance across regional operations. This position promotes a culture of inclusivity and continuous learning, encouraging personal and professional growth for all team members.
PortmanDentex is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Join us and make a meaningful impact on our mission to ensure excellence in health and safety standards for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head of Health, Safety & Quality to deliver outstanding corporate governance in health and safety.
• Upload, organize, and audit statutory compliance documents (e.g., fire safety records, servicing records) using our compliance software, ensuring precision, flagging expirations, and coordinating remedials and renewals with Practice Managers.
• Monitor and report on internal health and safety check completion rates, driving continuous improvement.

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Company Description
PortmanDentex is one of the largest dental groups in the UK & Ireland - we are here to reimagine group dentistry and wellness.
Our values are based on celebrating individuality, aiming higher and growing together – these values bind us together and sit at the heart of everything we do. Without them, we wouldn’t have the caring, rewarding and inspiring culture we’ve carefully cultivated. One that enables happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues and patients.
Qualifications

We welcome your application to our Health, Safety and Fire Safety Coordinator vacancy if you have the following qualifications and skills:

• Environmental Health Officer (EHO) qualification (e.g., BSc/MSc in Environmental Health, registered with CIEH or REHIS) OR
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent Level 6 qualification).
• Membership of IOSH (Certified or above) or CIEH (Member).
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and compliance frameworks (Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, RIDDOR, CQC requirements).
• Experience in incident investigations, risk assessments, and data analysis.
• Proven ability to manage projects, track actions, and drive accountability.

Additional Information

At PortmanDentex, you’ll be part of an inclusive, collaborative team environment where your development and potential are encouraged, and your new ideas and innovative approaches are welcomed. We offer a fully remote working model or hybrid working model that allows you to split your week between working from home, and our support office in Cheltenham. This will likely be 1 or 2 days a week in the office, with full flexibility around the days that work best for you, and the rest working from home. Our office is conveniently located opposite the racecourse entrance, and features a café on-site, free parking, and beautiful parkland surroundings. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package (which will be on a pro-rata basis) includes:

• Bonus scheme which recognises our combined contribution
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, special days off (such as your birthday), and the opportunity to purchase up to 3 additional annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including an expensed dental check-up and hygienist appointment per year, confidential helpline and counselling services, and access to a 24/7 GP service

If you’re ready to make a difference and showcase your skills, apply for our Health, Safety and Fire Safety Coordinator vacancy by submitting your latest CV or emailing me at matthew.lema@portmandentex.com. Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends or colleagues who may be interested.

• Collaborate with the Head of Health, Safety & Quality to deliver outstanding corporate governance in health and safety.
• Upload, organize, and audit statutory compliance documents (e.g., fire safety records, servicing records) using our compliance software, ensuring precision, flagging expirations, and coordinating remedials and renewals with Practice Managers.
• Monitor and report on internal health and safety check completion rates, driving continuous improvement