Environmental Health And Safety Officer Compassion Aid International

The Health and safety officer will ensure that Compassion Aid follows health and safety regulations to provide a safe work place to everyone. They aim to prevent injuries, accidents and health problems.. This role requires proficiency in accounting principles, software, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• To do risk assessments and audits, checking that machinery and equipment are safe and that management systems and working methods meet current legal standards

• Explaining regulations in areas such as occupational health; noise, dust and fumes; fire safety and moving and storing dangerous materials, and making sure that everyone follows them

• Identifying possible dangers and unsafe working methods and suggesting ways to tackle them

• Working with managers, employees and trade unions to make policies and take action to encourage safe working practices and get rid of possible dangers

• Consulting the Health and Safety Executive, local authorities and fire authorities, to check that premises meet current legal health and safety standards

• Running training courses to encourage and promote safe working practices

• Keeping a record of accidents or complaints, unsafe procedures or equipment and any action taken

• Testing safety equipment and advising on its use

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Security, Procurements, Finance, or related field.

• excellent written and spoken communication skills

• an enquiring mind

• sound judgement

• attention to detail

• a flexible approach to work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email, All applications MUST reach us on or before 8th March 2026