Health & Safety Coordinator

Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology. Our people are our greatest asset. They deserve to be in an environment that allows them to thrive. Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

From a restaurant, to break-out spaces and a library, to offices and controlled laboratory environments... our workplace is as varied as our research. No matter where our people are, when they’re on our premises they have the right to feel safe and secure. You’ll support our team with health and safety processes and procedures, to make sure we’re compliant at all time. To ensure you’re always one step ahead, you’ll keep up-to-speed with any HSE developments (legal and regulatory), to see what impacts on us and what needs to be done. You'll also be part of the Site Emergency Response team.

Day to day responsibilities include:

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• Coordinate health and safety incident reporting and provide reporting data to stakeholders
  
• Support the HSE Advisors in writing internal health and safety procedures and forms 
  
• Coordinate health and safety communications 
  
• Respond to internal and external stakeholders questions
  
• Support development and delivery of company health and safety objectives
  
• Support health and safety compliance and track progress on actions arising, to ensure that procedures and systems are being applied consistently
  
• Be the dedicated health and safety point of contact for specific internal groups
  
• Conduct incident investigations and audits (within your areas of responsibility) and ensure the findings are followed through to completeness
  
• Support the Security function where required
  
• Cover for HSES Administrator as required.
  
• Be a member of the site Emergency Response team