Health, Safety and Compliance Officer

Health, Safety and Compliance Officer

Closing date:
Salary: £25,553 to £30,740 per annum
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House
22 Thorpe Road,
Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY

Cotton grass (credit: Tom Marshall)

Norfolk Wildlife Trust are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Trust’s Estates and Facilities team as a Health, Safety and Compliance Officer.

Contact details

Completed applications should be marked ‘Private and Confidential’ and e-mailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or be posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday 20th September 2024. Applications received after that date will not be considered.

Interviews are likely to take place at Bewick House the week commencing 30th September 2024.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applicants due to the quantity of correspondence. We will only contact you if you have been selected for an interview.  If you have not heard again from us by Friday 27th September 2024 you should assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

The role will support the Estates and Facilities Manager with the running of the Trust’s owned estate including commercial residential properties and commercial property holdings, Visitor Centres and Trust Headquarters, including the Reception function. The ability to form key working relationships with NWT staff, teams and external contractors will be essential. The postholder must have proven experience of health, safety and compliance in a commercial environment and will play a key role in the effective management of this across the Trust. The role will be responsible for managing the accident reporting systems and the communication and distribution of health and safety information to staff and requires effective communication skills. 

The post will be responsible for the Trusts vehicular fleet and insurance, along with the management of the planned and preventative maintenance programme. Understanding and experience of carbon management and sustainable operations will be advantageous. 

You will have proven experience of managing health, safety and compliance and hold appropriate skills and qualifications. You will be proficient in IT (MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc) and have a clear interest in nature, wildlife, wildlife conservation and the work of the Trust. A current driving licence is essential.   

Please see the job description and job details below for more information.

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