Job Description

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer - Remote with Travel

Full-Time | Permanent | £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Home-Based with Regular UK-Wide Travel

35 hours per week

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier working and learning environments? A respected training organisation is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer to lead on compliance, culture, and support initiatives across its nationwide network.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the wellbeing of apprentices, employers, and staff, ensuring best practice in health and safety while supporting learner welfare.

The Role:

You'll drive a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture by ensuring compliance, supporting incident management, and working collaboratively across teams to improve standards. You'll also support learners who require tailored health, safety, or wellbeing interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update health and safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards
• Conduct audits, site inspections, and risk assessments (including subcontractors)
• Lead investigations into accidents and incidents, including RIDDOR reporting
• Track, report, and analyse data on incidents and near-misses
• Manage medical assessments and coordinate support plans for apprentices
• Collaborate with safeguarding teams on combined welfare and safety concerns
• Provide advice and guidance to internal teams and delivery partners

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) plus GCSEs (A-C / 8-4) in English and Maths
• Experience in a Health & Safety role, including accident investigation and RIDDOR
• NEBOSH Certificate (or significant hands-on experience in H&S operations)
• Solid understanding of H&S legislation and best practice
• Confident communicator with strong IT and presentation skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Degree-level qualification
• Safeguarding training or experience working in learner welfare

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £40K, depending on experience
• National role with flexibility and autonomy
• A meaningful position in a well-established and values-driven organisation
• Professional development and training opportunities

You don't have to tick every box. If you bring relevant experience and a genuine passion for safety, wellbeing, and learner support, we encourage you to apply.

The right attitude and transferable skills can be just as valuable as formal qualifications. Interested in finding out more? Apply today and we will reach out for a confidential conversation.

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