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Job Details
Job Title: Health & Safety Coordinator
Job Reference: REQ003742
Date Posted: 01/08/2025
Application Closing Date: 29/08/2025
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Salary: Salary up to £29k
Contractual Hours: 36 hours per week
Basis: Full-time
Job Category/Type: Backstage - Safety
Job Description
Join the NEC Group and be part of something extraordinary!
Health & Safety Coordinator
The NEC Group is seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences through world-class events and services.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our Backstage support team in Health & Safety.
Our Backstage support teams are essential to delivering services across all five of our venues - The NEC, bp pulse LIVE, Utilita Arena Birmingham, the ICC, and Vox. These teams include IT, Finance, Marketing, People, Legal, Safety, and Procurement, working collaboratively with frontline operational teams to create memorable moments for millions of visitors each year.
About The Role
This role provides administrative, operational, and compliance support to the Health & Safety team across NEC Group venues. You will support the operational delivery of health and safety systems, inspections, incident reporting, contractor management, and compliance monitoring.
No prior health and safety experience is required. We welcome individuals eager to learn and develop their skills, supporting the creation of safe environments for colleagues and visitors. A structured training and development plan, including formal qualifications and mentoring from experienced health and safety practitioners, will be provided.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Assist the Health & Safety Advisors and Director with administrative tasks, maintaining accurate records and databases (incidents, inspections, training, audits), and managing version control within the Health & Safety Management System.
* Support routine safety inspections across venues, update safety noticeboards and compliance trackers, and escalate safety concerns promptly.
* Help organise internal training sessions, maintain training records, and assist with fact-finding activities, including gathering witness statements, photographs, and initial documentation.
About You
Our Ideal Candidate Will Be:
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a proactive, multitasking approach to managing priorities and anticipating needs.
* A practical, solution-focused mindset with a “can-do” attitude and adaptability to new challenges.
We value a people-first approach, embrace diversity, and aim to create memorable moments. If this describes you and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
* Salary up to £29k
* Flexible/hybrid working options
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 26 after one year, plus UK bank holidays
* Free onsite parking and lunch when working
* Pension matching up to 7%
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* Healthcare cash plan, Holiday Buy/Sell options
* Exclusive discounts and more benefits
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