Health and Safety Administrator - Public Sector | Torpoint, Cornwall
£14.48 per hour | Full-Time | 9-Month Assignment (Potential for Extension)
Are you an organised and proactive administrator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for Health & Safety? Looking for your next opportunity within the public sector?
Our well-established public sector client, based in Torpoint, Cornwall, is seeking a Health and Safety Administrator to support their H&S Department and Executive Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and purpose-driven environment, playing a key role in ensuring the safety and smooth operation of a vital site.
What's on Offer:
* Full-time hours - 37 hours per week
* Monday-Thursday: 8 hrs/day | Friday: 5 hrs
* Initial 9-month contract - with strong potential for extension
* Competitive pay - £14.48 per hour
* Based in Torpoint - ideal for candidates in Cornwall or within commuting distance
* DBS clearance and references required (we'll help guide you through this)
Your Role:
You'll be a key part of the Health & Safety function, providing vital administrative and operational support. Your day-to-day will involve everything from managing inboxes and scheduling meetings, to facilitating briefings and tracking safety incidents. You'll engage with contractors, staff, and senior stakeholders - ensuring best practices are followed and key information is communicated effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and triage the H&S team inbox, handling queries and escalating as needed
* Maintain shared calendars, avoiding clashes and managing rescheduling
* Coordinate site visits - collect visitor information and escort guests if required
* Track ongoing issues and escalate as needed
* Support accident reporting processes, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up
* Deliver new joiner safety briefings and maintain training records
* Organise fire drills, safety checks, and update internal diaries/databases
* Maintain the Health & Safety Library and ensure SharePoint is up to date
* General support to senior team members and cross-departmental coordination
What We're Looking For:
* Proven admin experience, ideally within Health & Safety or a related area
* Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage changing priorities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Confident engaging with all levels of staff, including senior leadership
* Strong IT skills - particularly with Microsoft Excel and general MS Office applications
* Experience with SharePoint is a bonus
* Able to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team
Please Note:
To be considered, you'll need:
* A clear DBS check and three years of referenceable work history
Apply Now:
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a meaningful public sector mission, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today - early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy once filled.
Due to high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.