Overview
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Job Title: Apprentice Health and Safety Co-Ordinator
Grade D starting salary £23,748
Contract Type: Fixed Term 3 Year Apprenticeship
Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the countys residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement. Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves. For more information about Staffordshire Police please click the below link: Home | Staffordshire Police
Opportunity Staffdordshire Police are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Health & Safety Co-ordinator. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a career in health and safety, gaining hands-on experience in a professional policing environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Reporting to the H&S Manager you will support the Health & Safety Team in promoting a safe and healthy working environment for all police officers, staff, and visitors. From learning how to carry out risk assessments to helping with incident reporting and compliance checks, this apprenticeship will provide you with the skills and knowledge to develop a future career in H&S.
Responsibilities
* Under direction of the Health and Safety Manager and supported by the H&S Officer, assist in implementing policies and procedures.
* Assist in the development, review and documentation of general risk assessments to aid compliance with health and safety legislation.
* Plan and arrange force wide audits for the H&S team. Assist in Health & Safety inspections and audits as requested, including administration of reports.
* Conduct Display Screen Equipment and other risk assessments within the level of competence of the role.
* Maintain accident, injury and near miss logs and prepare statistics for the H&S Manager to present to Senior Managers, committees, specialist consultative groups and working groups.
* To assist in maintaining adequate information systems.
* To work collaboratively with the wider Occupational Health Team.
* Support by assisting with the development of H&S training programs with the prospect to present once competent.
* Create and issue H&S communications e.g. newsletters, internal electrical communications, and good news stories.
* Participate in H&S meetings and document minutes and actions, ensure all information is relayed throughout the department.
* To undertake such other duties appropriate to the post and grade as may be required from time to time once level 3 qualification is obtained.
Qualifications and Requirements
Key tasks and responsibilities are described above. This role involves learning, coordinating, and supporting the H&S function in a policing environment while pursuing a nationally recognised qualification.
Closing and Interview Dates
Closing date: 24 September 2025 Midday (12:00)
Interview date: 9 October 2025
Benefits
* Pension Scheme – Employers Pension contribution 21.5%
* Generous holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Flexible / Agile Working
* Sick pay scheme
* Fostering friendly policy
* Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
* Access to health and wellbeing support
* Eye care vouchers
* On-site gyms
* Staff associations
* Reward and recognition
* Blue light Card
* Training and development opportunities
* Car lease and cycle to work schemes
* Free parking at selected sites
* Onsite catering facilities
* Access to staff networks
* Union support
* Financial products and services
Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are at risk and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. A representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.
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