Health & Safety Support Officer, Band 4

Job summary

The post is a support officer post which provides critical health and safety support to the H&S Advisors and Head of Risk, H&S. The post includes a hybrid of health and safety work as well as administrative tasks which would suit an individual with some H&S experience and entry level qualifications who is looking to build a career in health and safety in the long term.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide competent advice to staff on the requirements of current Health and Safety legislation, initiatives and guidelines.

Successful candidates will plan and assist in the preparation of themed health and safety audits and support auditing activities, and inspections as well as carrying out risk assessments.

You will manage the Health & Safety Library and the COSHH online software. You will work collaboratively with departments, clinical teams and divisions, promoting good practice in risk management and risk reduction.

You must be skilled in the delivery of training for staff and in the investigation of minor accidents/incidents and near miss incidents and RIDDOR reporting. The role will include extracting data, analysing trends and preparing performance monitoring reports.

The post will support the development of the H&S intranet pages, assist in the delivery of H&S training, and taking an active role to support health and safety activities. They will organise meetings, prepare papers, and manage the departmental inbox.

You will support the implementation of delegated aspects of the Trust's Health and Safety Strategy and Policy. Duties will also include DSE and ergonomic assessments for staff, supporting the administration of the Behaviour Standards Panel and responding to health and safety data requests.

You will administer meetings, including arrangements, papers and minutes.

About us

The post holder will be an integral part of the Risk, Health & Safety Team, working closely and collaboratively with the Head of Risk Health & Safety and other team members. The role is wide and varied, with the aim to improve health and safety services and cultural change, making a positive difference to staff and patient's health, safety and wellbeing.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0027

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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