Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£57,865 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about driving high safety standards, shaping effective governance systems, and making a tangible impact in one of the most unique working environments in the UK? Join the UK Parliament's Parliamentary Safety Team (PST) in this vital role where you'll help develop and implement the Parliamentary Safety Management System (SMS), support health and safety strategy, and champion compliance and assurance across the Parliamentary Estate. This position offers the opportunity to work at the heart of British democracy, contributing directly to the safety and wellbeing of everyone who works within or visits the Houses of Parliament.

This isn't just another safety role; you'll be operating in a complex, historic, and high-profile environment. From shaping policies that underpin safe working practices to leveraging technology and data to improve safety performance, your work will support a positive and proactive safety culture across both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year, enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%, and flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave, and alternative working patterns.

Experience
- Developing health and safety strategy, policies, and procedures in complex environments.
- Skilled in data analysis, report writing, and presenting safety performance and assurance findings clearly.
- Sound understanding of safety legislation, governance frameworks, and best practice in compliance and assurance.

About you
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders effectively.
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to inclusion, building effective partnerships across diverse teams.
- Thrives in an environment of continual improvement, influence, and innovation.

Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification (or working towards) in Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH, NVQ).
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as IOSH or IIRSM.