1 jobs found

Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate. These challenges need the bold research our funding supports, but they won't be solved by science alone. We are looking for a Health & Safety (H&S) Coordinator to take part of a training programme for 12 months. The role of H&S Coordinator offers opportunity to develop into the role of Health and Safety Officer. This is dependent upon successful completion of: NEBOSH National General Certificate; and Display Screen Equipment Assessor qualification. This role is part of the Health and Safety (H&S), and our daily activities bring us to collaborate with all functions and departments in Wellcome. We are curious about our colleagues and their work so we can fully support their health, safety and wellbeing. While we take our roles very seriously, we strive to be approachable and engaging so we can meet our goals and ensuring the effective delivery of related policies and procedures as to minimise risk and to promote a positive Health and Safety culture throughout the organisation. In this role you will Manage and maintain all aspects of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) including the on-line training system as well as maintain the Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP's) register Ordering and logging of all ergonomic and specialised equipment. Follow up actions from risk assessments, audits, building inspections and incident investigations and helping teams in the creation of events-based risk assessments and undertake regular building inspections. Assist the H&S Team with the coordination of internal audits and recording of evidence and action points. Deliver in house training (Induction and Fire Marshal) where necessary Co-ordinate all internal and external health and safety training and maintain appropriate records. Coordinate, arrange and minute-taking for the Health, Safety and Environment Committee Plan and coordinate the fire evacuation drills with support from the H&S Manager and H&S Advisor. Point of contact for OH Contract Manager in H&S Manager's absence; Read and comply with their responsibilities as stated in Section 2 of the Wellcome Trust Health & Safety Policy. Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments. To be successful in this role you will have Keen interest to work towards NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, Keen interest to work towards display screen equipment assessor Previous experience in a similar role or previous role as official staff safety representative (union or non-union) Salary: £23,937 Closing date: Sunday, 25th September 2022 Contract type: FTC (12 months linked to your training contract) To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application form y answering the following questions Questions: Please tell us why you want the role in health and safety at Wellcome? How does the Wellcome strategy translate into health and safety at work? (i.e. the four challenge areas around mental health, infectious disease, climate and discovery research) The health and safety and wellbeing service manages volunteering opportunities for all staff. What health and safety at work considerations do you think we want assurance on from our volunteer programme providers? Our Collection hosts diverse and informative events and exhibitions. Can you think of at least three aspects of health and safety at work that are essential to have in place before these indoor events and exhibitions take place? We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from our Euston Road offices as part of a hybrid working pilot (September 2022) with the remaining 3 days from home. You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees here Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome . We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make adjustments during the application process, please contact us at .