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.
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About the Opportunity
Staffordshire 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.
Key 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 issues H&S communications e.g. newsletters, internal electrical comms, and good news stories.
Participate in H&S meeting and document minutes and actions, ensure all information is relied through-out 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
Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
Closing date: 24 September 2025 Midday 12:00
Interview date: 9th October 2025
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. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
Flexible / Agile Working
Sick pay scheme
Fostering friendly policy
Family friendly policies 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
Flexible working options
Training and development opportunities
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
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. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
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