Health, Safety and Environment Officer

UCAS is at the heart of connecting people to higher education.

UCAS is the world’s leading shared admissions service for higher education. We provide application services for UK universities and colleges as well as delivering a wide range of research, consultancy and advisory services to schools, colleges, careers services, professional bodies and employers.

We’re a successful and fast-growing organisation, which helps hundreds of thousands of people every year. We're committed to delivering a first-class service to all of our customers — they're at the heart of everything we do.

Our Finance and Corporate Services business unit is a fusion of multiple functions — financial planning and accounting, facilities and building management, procurement, corporate governance and performance, legal and compliance. The Finance Team also defines UCAS' financial strategy.

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To promote, develop and maintain a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible working and learning environment across UCAS through compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations policies and best practice standards, to foster a positive safety culture that supports the wellbeing of employees, contractors, visitors and other stakeholders

• Provide professional health, safety, and environmental support and advice across all business areas, ensuring a health and safety culture and support managers in fulfilling their health and safety responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain systems, policies, procedures and processes for the management of health and safety risks, and environmental impacts in the workplace to ensure the adherence to all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and agreed internal standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and audits at Rosehill, Woburn House and offsite events as required to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify, assess and mitigate workplace risks through effective monitoring and controls.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, prepare detailed reports and implement preventative measures. Ensuring the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences to meet statutory obligations.

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Significant experience as an HSE Officer or similar role.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and standards.
• Significant experience conducting risk assessments, audits and investigations.
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills.
• Proven ability to influence and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

• Purpose-driven work in a charity-led organisation connecting people to education and opportunity
• Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies
• Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts
• 30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave
• Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools
• Onsite facilities including a subsidised gym, café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office
• Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders
• Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an ex-gratia bonus for going above and beyond

Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they tick every box. At UCAS we recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to delivering a fair and equitable recruitment process where applicants have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills.