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.

• 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
• Maintaining 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

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
• 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.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Only successful applicants will be contacted