Part-Time Health & Safety Lead
Beale Wildlife Park, Lower Basildon
We are looking for an experienced and practical Health & Safety Lead to oversee and strengthen health and safety arrangements across Beale Wildlife Park and its wider estate.
This is a varied environment incorporating a licensed zoo, visitor attraction, miniature railway, catering outlets, swimming pool, gardens, maintenance operations and approximately 350 acres of estate. The successful candidate must be comfortable working across a diverse organisation and translating health and safety requirements into sensible, proportionate and
Salary: depending on qualifications and experience
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected].
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA INDEED.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the organisation’s internal lead and competent adviser on health and safety.
- Maintain and continually improve our health and safety management system.
- Undertake regular inspections, audits and risk reviews across the Park and estate.
- Maintain a central action plan and monitor recommendations through to verified completion.
- Support managers in preparing and reviewing risk assessments, safe systems of work and COSHH assessments.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying underlying causes and corrective actions.
- Ensure appropriate incidents are reported under RIDDOR and accurate records are maintained.
- Monitor staff training requirements and help promote a positive, open safety culture.
- Provide advice on contractor management, public safety, machinery, chemicals and other operational risks.
- Liaise with our external health and safety consultants, insurers and regulatory bodies.
- Provide concise reports and assurance to the CEO, senior management team and trustees.
- Ensure employees have accessible and confidential ways to raise concerns, and that concerns are recorded and addressed promptly.
Essential requirements
- A recognised health and safety qualification, ideally the NEBOSH National General Certificate, or an equivalent qualification at Level 3 or above.
- Practical experience of managing health and safety in a varied operational environment.
- Sound working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, risk assessment, COSHH, RIDDOR and incident investigation.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain clear, accurate records.
- A practical and proportionate approach, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at every level.
What We Offer
- A unique working environment within a wildlife park.
- Friendly and supportive team.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Employee discounts and park admission benefits.
- Health Shield Perks.
- Workplace pension.
- Free on-site parking.
The role is for 15 hours per week, with the working pattern to be agreed. Regular on-site presence will be essential, with some flexibility.
Work Location: In person
