Westminster Abbey is seeking a dedicated professional to support the Head of Human Resources in overseeing Health and Safety across all departments and wider Abbey operations.
In this role, you will provide expert advice on all Health and Safety matters, working closely with teams across the organisation to strengthen a positive, proactive safety culture. You will lead initiatives that promote shared responsibility for Health and Safety and develop effective processes for incident reporting, logging, and continuous improvement.
You will either hold, or be working towards, a relevant Health and Safety qualification, with strong technical knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations. Experience operating within a complex organisation and the ability to influence, engage, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders will be essential for success.
Working Hours
The working hours are 24 hours per week, full time equivalent hours are 40 hours per week.
Onsite Arrangements
As a working church and a major visitor attraction, being present on site allows our teams to deliver exceptional experiences and maintain the unique atmosphere of the Abbey. Working on site each day is the default expectation for all staff to promote collaboration and connection.
Annual Holidays
The full-time holiday entitlement is 33 days per annum, including recognised public holidays.
Training
On-site training will be provided in all aspects of the job. Any further training needs will be assessed through the probation period and in annual appraisals.
Staff Discount
All employees receive a 20% discount on purchases from the Westminster Abbey shop and a 30% discount on purchases from the take-away catering outlets
Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
All employees can join a Group Personal Pension plan, where the minimum employee contribution is 3% and the maximum employer contribution is 9% (as determined by the level of the employee contribution). You will be auto-enrolled into our qualifying workplace pension scheme after 3 months, if you meet the eligibility criteria.
All employees are covered by death-in-service life assurance, whether or not they choose to join the pension scheme.
Season Ticket Loan
A season ticket loan is offered after completion of the probationary period, repayable over 10 months.
Safeguarding
Westminster Abbey is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk. To prevent them from harm, we undertake appropriate checks (including the relevant level of criminal record check) on staff and volunteers and require them to complete relevant safeguarding training. This post requires a basic, level criminal record check.