Health and Safety Assistant (Temporary)

Health and Safety Assistant

Temporary | Contract

Location: the South East

Start date: 14 October 2026

About the Role

A further education provider is looking for a Health and Safety Assistant to support the day-to-day running of its health and safety function. You'll help keep records accurate, checks on schedule and colleagues informed, working within a team where attention to detail matters.

You'll work alongside staff at all levels, supporting the practical side of compliance and helping to maintain a consistent, positive safety culture across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day administration of health and safety activity.
• Helping to maintain accurate health and safety records, documentation and systems.
• Assisting with risk assessments, routine checks and incident reporting.
• Supporting audits and following up on actions through to completion.
• Liaising with staff, learners and external contacts by email, phone and in person.
• Assisting with health and safety training and induction arrangements.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A good working knowledge of health and safety practice in a workplace setting
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• A good level of digital literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise a varied workload
• Confidence handling sensitive information with discretion

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised health and safety qualification, such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Previous experience working within further education

If you're ready to put your health and safety knowledge to work in a role where good organisation keeps people safe, we'd love to hear from you.