Health and Safety Coordinator

Health and Safety Coordinator

University of Leeds - Professional Services - Unipol

Working time: 100% FTE (35 hours per week)

Contract type: Fixed term (12 Months to complete a specific task or time limited work)

Interviews are expected to be held on the 27th April 2026

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

The Health and Safety Coordinator at Unipol will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our offices and property portfolio. This role involves coordinating health and safety and compliance inspections and routines, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all compliance checks are up to date. The successful candidate will work closely with the Health, Safety and Compliance Manager and the Operations Team, to coordinate documentation, training records, incident reporting, and compliance monitoring. The Health and Safety Coordinator will provide essential support in maintaining a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a health and safety or property management environment. They will possess excellent organisational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital record keeping systems. The candidate should be capable of managing multiple responsibilities efficiently and be committed to fostering a culture of safety and compliance within the organisation.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Katie Morton, Health, Safety and Compliance Manager
k.morton@unipol.org.uk