Health and Safety Administrator
Employer: British Heart Foundation
Location: This is a home-based role, with occasional travel to our sites across the UK. There will also be a requirement to travel to BHF offices where necessary for team events and meetings.
Temporary: 18 month fixed-term contract
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 p/a + benefits
Closing date: 29 Mar 2026
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The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is fully committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its staff, volunteers, contractors and customers.
We are looking for an excellent administrator to contribute towards an effective Health & Safety team for an 18 month fixed-term contract.
As a Health & Safety Administrator, you’ll play a pivotal role in dealing with the day-to-day administration of the BHF's online incident/accident reporting system (Alcumus) and ensure that all case workflows are escalated when necessary and followed through to completion.
You'll be the team’s first point of contact answering health and safety enquiries whilst also supporting the wider health and safety team on other administrative projects as and when required.
You'll also be responsible for ensuring that the Health & Safety Teams Safety Management System is maintained and updated where necessary.
About you
We are looking for a well-organised administrator with strong communication skills and high competency in MS Office.
To excel in this role, you will:
Be skilled in using databases or case management systems to track work.
Demonstrate experience in gathering information, following up on actions, keeping documentation up-to-date, and using data for reporting.
Have experience in a fast-paced, dynamic team with changing priorities, working both independently and as part of a team, confidently escalating concerns when needed.
Become a process expert, ensuring best practices are adhered to.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage all stakeholders professionally and promptly.
Be highly organised with great time management.
Have experience supporting projects and initiatives, collaborating with your team and the wider organisation
Knowledge of health and safety legislation and the retail sector is highly desirable.
Belonging at BHF
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a fixed term contract for 18 months.
This is a home-based role, with occasional travel to our sites across the UK. There will also be a requirement to travel to BHF offices where necessary for team events and meetings.
Benefits and development
At BHF, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support our colleagues’ wellbeing and professional growth.
To find out more about our benefits you can download the Benefits document at the bottom of this page or check out our Benefits and Development pages.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
The interview process will consist of two stages. The first stage will be a one way video interview. Successful candidates at this stage will be invited to a panel interview via MS Teams.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
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