Heath and Safety Support Officer

We are seeking an organised and proactive Health and Safety Support Officer to join our University Health and Safety Team. As a small team of health, safety and fire professionals, we play a vital role in shaping the University’s safety culture and ensuring that health and safety remains a long-term strategic priority.

The Health and Safety Support Officer is essential to delivering a comprehensive, professional and forward‑thinking administrative service. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and thrives in a fast‑paced environment with plenty of variety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high‑quality executive and administrative support to the Head of Health and Safety.
• Coordinating University-wide Health and Safety committees, including preparing documentation, minute taking and monitoring actions.
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of processes and online content.
• Leading on training administration, first aid provision and accurate record‑keeping.
• Analysing incident data to generate clear reports and performance insights.
• Ensuring smooth operation of our systems and fostering effective working relationships across the University.

About you

This is an excellent opportunity to shape and continuously enhance the executive and administrative support provided to the Health and Safety Team. The role is well‑suited to a versatile, self‑motivated administrator with experience in a complex organisation.

You will ideally have a degree (or equivalent experience), strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and confidence in producing accurate minutes. You should be an effective communicator who is able to work independently, manage confidential information appropriately and balance multiple priorities with ease.

Strong IT skills are essential, including proficiency across Microsoft Office and experience of working with finance systems.

You will be joining a positive, forward‑thinking team committed to keeping our community safe — and you will have opportunities to gain experience, develop and influence meaningful change.

Where you will be working

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates and as a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.