Overview

HEALTH AND SAFETY CO-ORDINATOR

Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London WC1H 9BD)

Full time, permanent

Commencing salary £44,581 per annum

The National Education Union is aforce for change in the world of education, bringing together more than 450,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff and leaders working in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK.

We are now seeking to recruit a Health and Safety Co-ordinator to support the Health & Safety Manager with health and safety arrangements for all staff, ensuring the Union is compliant with H&S legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for workstation issues arising from DSE self-assessments, including carrying out DSE assessments or referring staff to a local DSE assessor or specialist where required.
• Organise training as appropriate for health and safety matters, including DSE Assessors, Fire Wardens, First Aiders and Advanced Driver Training.
• Monitor and ensure follow-up work from H&S audits is completed on time.
• Manage the full remit of the role with initiative, thinking innovatively and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• With good planning skills, manage conflicting demands and deputise for the H&S Manager as required, coordinating H&S initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential qualifications and experience relevant to the role (as referenced in the role description).
• Ability to think innovatively and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated planning skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and deputise for the H&S Manager when required.

Working Pattern

Prospective applicants are advised that the normal place of work will be the NEU office specified in this advert and that the NEU operates Blended Working Arrangements for office-based staff, which means you will typically need to be based in the designated NEU office for 3 to 4 days a week (based on a full-time contract), with the remaining days based at home, subject to business needs.

Salary and Benefits

In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including 33 days’ annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a defined benefit pension scheme. Salary and benefits are pro-rata for part-time applicants.

How to Apply

Further details can be downloaded from our website via the button below where applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Thursday 25 September 2025.

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