Health & Safety Coordinator

To oversee adherence to the STAR Health & Safety Policy by internal and external stakeholdersTo keep health and safety documentation updated, in light of current and emerging legislative and regulatory requirements which impact upon the management of health and safety, as directed by the Management TeamTo promote a positive Health & Safety culture within STAR and actively communicate H&S processes and provide support throughout the organisationWork in partnership with external stakeholders to communicate H&S policies, procedures and risk assessments, providing an audit trail of compliance to current legal and best practice standards.To ensure all H&S reporting across STAR Housing's governance structures and management teams are accurate, timely and supportive in allowing effective strategic oversight and operational management of H&STo support Contractor Management to ensure that the quality and consistency of support provided meets STAR's requirements and that STAR Housing gets value for money.To provide support to the Compliance Team in relation to their responsibilities relating to: Asbestos Management, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan, and First Aid at WorkTo provide support to the Office Manager in relation to housekeeping, noise at work, safe systems of work, safety signs and notices, office security, slips, trips and falls, traffic management, waste management, welfare, and working environment responsibilities within the STAR officesTo provide support to the Customer & Community Team in relation to visitors and members of the public responsibilitiesTo provide support to the wider Management Team in relation to STAR's duty to consult, lone working arrangements, manual handling, provision of personal protective equipment, premises management and monitoring and review of the Health & Safety Policy's effectivenessTo manage the scheduling of safety inspections ensuring they are planned and undertaken and the results are recorded as per proceduresTo update and maintain the COSHH RegisterTo update and maintain the Risk Assessment RegisterTo update and maintain vibrating hand tools register, record exposure rates and schedule occupational health assessment for those operating vibrating equipmentTo update and maintain equipment inspection logs and training records in relation to hazardous operations, such as Working at Height and GroundworksResponsibility for ensuring the Health & Safety Law Poster is displayed in all work locations, and the information cited thereon, is accurate and up to date in relation to STAR's undertakingsWork with both Human Resources and Communications to ensure all safety information is accessible to the workforce, taking account of language difficulties or disabilitiesWork with colleagues from across STAR Housing and third parties to ensure STAR meet all obligations. Co-ordinate a programme of in-depth, legally sound and supportive H&S audits across STAR Housing's operations and activities, including arranging third party audits, inspections and site visits where necessary and appropriate, and documenting any identified areas of non-conformance.Oversee the health and safety training matrix and work with the HR team to procure health and safety training for colleagues.Responsibility for the administration of the Accident & Incident System, ensuring all follow-on actions are documented and evidencedEffectively work with all health and safety consultants and advisors for STAR, ensuring effective use of advisors across the business and ensuring quality and value for moneySupport procurement activity across the business, to ensure that all work completed by external suppliers supports a strong culture of safety and compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements.Maintain sufficient knowledge and awareness of H&S related legislation, established good practice and procedures and regulatory changes to continue to provide high quality, assistance to colleagues and stakeholders.Ensure maintenance of all safety records across STAR Housing to meet all requirements and enable effective access and review of documents when necessary.To be the champion of a positive and inclusive health and safety culture throughout the OrganisationUndertake other duties as requestedPandoLogic. Keywords: Occupational Health Specialist, Location: Shrewsbury, ENG - SY3 8PN

Created: 2025-08-01