Health, Safety and Wellbeing Administrator

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Job details

Job title Health, Safety and Wellbeing Administrator Job reference REQ260776 Date posted 21/10/2026 Application closing date 15/11/2026 Location Loughborough Package Administrative Services grade 4 from £27,290 to £28,778 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Administrator Full time, open ended Do you want to make a difference every day?

Would you like to play a key role in helping keep staff, students and visitors safe, healthy and well across a leading University? If you're an organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and a passion for supporting others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As part of the University's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team, you will provide essential administrative support that helps ensure the effective delivery of health, safety and wellbeing activities across the institution. Working closely with colleagues from a wide range of departments, you'll help maintain high standards, support important initiatives, and contribute to creating a safe and positive environment for our University community.

What you'll be doing

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team.
• Coordinate meetings and communications across the University.
• Maintain and develop accurate records, databases and management information systems.
• Analyse data and produce professional reports to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Manage and maintain the University's accident and incident reporting system.
• Support the upkeep and development of Health and Safety webpages and online resources.
• Assist in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of health, safety and wellbeing services.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Training and Administration Adviser, you will play an important role in supporting the team's mission to promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture throughout the University.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Has experience working within an office or administrative environment.
• Possesses excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Is confident using databases and maintaining accurate records.
• Can analyse information and present data clearly and accurately.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a professional team.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a team that has a real impact on the day-to-day experience of staff and students. Your work will help ensure the University remains a safe, healthy and supportive place to learn, work and thrive.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For informal enquiries, please contact Michelle Cunningham via email at .

Application closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 15 November 2026

Interview date: Monday 23 November 2026

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off

generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work

access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial Wellbeing

competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you

through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and Wellbeing

discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability

access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.