Purpose of the role: The Health & Safety Co-ordinator provides essential administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective running of the Opera North’s Health and Safety function. Working closely with the Head of Facilities and Health & Safety you will support the smooth running of organisational processes, ensure that information is well‑organised, and that Opera North meets internal and regulatory health and safety requirements. Key Accountabilities: Administer and support the implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and systems through Creating, reviewing and maintaining risk assessments and method statements Ensuring documents are accurate, up‑to‑date and compliant Maintain a structured and controlled electronic documentation system Liaise with internal teams and external bodies as required to support compliance and reporting activities Coordinate and support regular workplace inspections, audits, and follow‑up actions Assist in preparing health and safety reports, statistics, meeting minutes, and documentation for management and regulatory bodies Record, monitor, and track employee health and safety training, certifications, and renewal dates Support accident, incident, and near‑miss investigations by gathering and organising relevant information and documentation Support the implementation and administration of health and safety initiatives and continuous improvement programmes Complete other related projects and duties as required Job Requirements: Qualifications: IOSH Managing Safely or higher is essential Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable using document management systems Experience / skills required: Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within health and safety, compliance, or another regulated environment Strong understanding of, or a strong interest in, health and safety regulations and best practice (e.g. HSAW, COSHH, RIDDOR) Functional/ leadership competencies: Strong attention to detail with excellent record‑keeping, and time‑management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Professional, proactive, and willing to learn and develop within the health and safety field Terms and Conditions: Salary : £25,000 per annum Hours of work : 35 hours per week Holiday entitlement : 33 days inclusive of 8 statutory holidays, per annum Pension : Opera North will automatically enroll you into the company pension scheme upon appointment and after 3 months’ service will contribute equivalent to 5.5% of your basic pay, should you meet the current legislative criteria. You will be required to make a personal contribution of 2.5% of your basic pay. We reserve the right to make future changes to our pension arrangements. Equity, diversity and inclusion. We promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching our needs with the skills and experience of the candidate. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from the global majority or those with other protected characteristics. General responsibilities of everyone who works for us: Represent the company values and purpose to create extraordinary experiences everyday Work collaboratively and co-operatively with all team members and take an active part in team meetings and discussions Be an ambassador for Opera North and follow our policies and procedures Play your part in ensuring that everyone who comes through our door is welcomed and treated with respect