Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator

About the role

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator provides operational support to ensure health, safety and wellbeing systems are consistently delivered, compliant and effective across the SKAO headquarters. Working closely with the Head of H&S, the role helps embed a strong safety culture throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Advise and support staff, visitors and contractors on health, safety and wellbeing matters.
• Assist the Head of H&S in planning and implementing H&S initiatives and programmes.
• Maintain a compliant work environment at the UK headquarters, including operational facilities.
• Provide technical expertise on risk assessment, incident reporting and wellbeing support.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of all H&S related incidents and actions.

Required profile

• Applicants of any nationality, especially from SKAO member countries.
• Ability to work under a UK‑based local contract without visa or relocation support.
• Demonstrated experience in health, safety and wellbeing coordination within an international or scientific environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Multicultural working environment at a world‑leading science facility.
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Regular social events and family‑friendly policies.