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Health & Safety Coordinator

Dudley Zoo & Castle, a leading Black Country visitor attraction, is looking to recruit a Health & Safety Coordinator who will be responsible for Health and Safety at the zoo. The role is a 4 days per week and may include some weekend and bank holiday working.

 

Roles & responsibilities include:

 

·         Ensure compliance with the Zoo Licensing Act

·         Ensure we are compliant with all relevant HSE legislation

·         Developing, promoting and implementing safe systems of work across the site

·         Compiling, maintaining and updating risk assessments and health and safety policies

·         Maintain all health and safety records such as Legionella and Asbestos reports

·         Carrying out site audits

·         Chairing internal health and safety meetings and educating and supporting staff to embed safe working practises into their daily roles

·         Working collaboratively with managers, employees, contractors and external visitors to ensure best practise is followed

·         Monitoring hot work and electrical permits as required

 

About You

 

We are looking for a motivated and confident professional who can bring both technical understanding and strong people skills to the role. You will need to be a strong communicator, a logical thinker, and someone who can influence positively across all levels of the organisation

Ideally you will have

 

·         NEBOSH General Certificate

·         Previous experience in a similar health & safety role

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks

 

 

This is a part time position of 4 days per week and ideally suited to someone looking to reduce their current working hours.  A flexible work pattern may be available if required.