Health and Safety Assistant (Part-time)

Contract: 12 months

What we are looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Assistant/Administrator to Support the implementation of positive H&S initiatives and ensure standards of quality, safety, and integrity are maintained. Collaborate with clients, project teams, and the supply chain to promote a safe working environment. Help protect the company’s long-term success by working efficiently and supporting your team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange site audits with the external health and safety advisor and ensure reports are shared and actions completed.
• Review and update all health and safety policies annually.
• Attend Environmental and Carbon Footprint committee meetings and take minutes.
• Maintain and update the company’s H&S action plan.
• Prepare monthly H&S memos, bulletins, and internal reports for Directors.
• Keep documentation up to date to reflect current H&S procedures and initiatives.
• Share relevant H&S news, training, and industry updates across the business.
• Act as the main contact for health and safety queries.
• Support project teams with method statements, risk assessments, and training bookings.
• Monitor relevant health and safety email accounts and ensure reports are actioned.
• Upload monthly data and report on the Accident Frequency Rate (AFR).
• Manage and champion the HandsHQ system, including training staff and updating RAMS annually.

Skills & Experience:

• Good knowledge of health and safety policies, risk assessments, and compliance processes.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling documents and reports.
• Confident with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document control systems.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal — able to liaise with internal teams and external auditors.

In a nutshell

At Hopkins, our purpose is to always deliver high levels of customer service and industry knowledge. Our vision is to self-deliver our sustainable projects from design through the installation period and then to maintain the buildings, ensuring they operate to the original design principles. To achieve both, we have built a team of dedicated, innovative and creative people. Who never settle for "just average".

As we continue to grow our network and expand our team across the south of the UK, with hubs already in Hampshire, East Sussex and Thames Valley, we are looking to further our reach and continue to deliver great service and innovative projects to our growing client base.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business who invest in people.

Our commitment to you

As a key member of our team you will be encouraged to develop yourself further using all the tools made available to you by the business. As our inhouse HR team will work alongside you and your line manager to develop a bespoke develop plan that is tailored to your needs.

We also offer a host of benefits across our business, including

• Flexible Holiday Scheme
• Onsite Gym
• Flexible Working
• Staff Social Events
• Time off to commit to charity work and good causes
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company Contribution towards Eye Welfare
• Employer Assistance Programme that goes above and beyond

Be yourself

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Hopkins, we believe everyone is capable of achieving great things - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team.